Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-x

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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-x

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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
12.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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

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

Nikon D60 advantages over Pentax K-x

Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 25 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Pentax K-x advantages over Nikon D60

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
K-x test data on DxO Mark D60 test data on DxO Mark

811 vs 562 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
K-x test data on DxO Mark D60 test data on DxO Mark

12.5 vs 11.4 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
More cross-type AF points
9 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
12.4 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
More AF points
11 vs 3
More AF points improve autofocus
Faster JPEG shooting
4.3 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Neither provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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-x

Sony DSLR-A200

$702
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$470
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax K-x 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-x

Sony DSLR-A300

$702
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$563
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-x 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-x

Pentax K2000

$702
APS-C

More cross-type AF points
Shoots 24p video

$556
APS-C

Compare Pentax K-x vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Pentax K-7

Nikon D60

Pentax K-7

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$1300
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-7

Pentax K-x

Pentax K-7

$702
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$1300
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Top deck display

Compare Pentax K-x vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Pentax K-r

Nikon D60

Pentax K-r

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$850
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-r

Pentax K-x

Pentax K-r

$702
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$850
APS-C

Fast startup
External Mic Jack

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