Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-7

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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-7

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APS-C 372.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D60 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the D60.

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-7 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-7.

Succeeded by the Nikon D5000
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Succeeded by the Pentax K-5
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Differences

Nikon D60 advantages over Pentax K-7

Less expensive
$700 vs $1300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 6.10 vs 5.07 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Lighter weight
544g vs 758g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 20 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Pentax K-7 advantages over Nikon D60

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

740 vs 500 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More cross-type AF points
9 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
921k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.61x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
14.6 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
More AF points
11 vs 3
More AF points improve autofocus
Faster JPEG shooting
5.2 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A200

Nikon D60

Sony DSLR-A200

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D60 vs Sony DSLR-A200

Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A200

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony DSLR-A200

Compared to Sony DSLR-A300

Nikon D60

Sony DSLR-A300

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

$563
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D60 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A300

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Top deck display

$563
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Pentax K2000

Nikon D60

Pentax K2000

$700
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$556
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D60 vs Pentax K2000

Pentax K-7

Pentax K2000

$1300
APS-C

Top deck display
More cross-type AF points

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Nikon D60

Sony DSLR-A380

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D60 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A380

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Sony A55

Nikon D60

Sony A55

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$734
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D60 vs Sony A55

Pentax K-7

Sony A55

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony A55

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