Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Nikon D40X
D40X vs D60
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Pentax K2000
K2000 vs K-x
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Successor: |
Nikon D5000
D60 vs D5000
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Pentax K-r
K-x vs K-r
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Model Number: |
D60 |
K-x |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$699.95 |
$649.95 |
Street Price: |
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$701.76 |
Date Available: |
2008-02-27 |
2009-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.2 oz
(544 g)
includes batteries
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27.9 oz
(791 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.0 x
3.7 x
2.5 in.
(126 x
94 x
64 mm)
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4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in.
(122 x
92 x
69 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.2 |
12.4 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.10 microns |
5.53 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
65 |
72 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.5 |
22.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.4 |
12.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
562 |
811 |
Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944
(5.6 MP,
Other), 1936 x 1296
(2.5 MP,
Other) |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 1728 x 1152
(2.0 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (.NEF) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.0 |
4.3 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1280x720 (24)
640x416 (24)
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Movie File Format: |
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Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
HD Video Out: |
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No |
HD Video Connection: |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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27 -
84mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
52.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type |
SAFOX VIII TTL phase-detect 11 point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to 0.5 diopter |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 96% coverage, 0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.53x |
0.57x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.80x |
0.85x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.5 |
2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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230,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
1600 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 1600; Hi-1=3200 |
Auto (200-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; expandable to 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot |
16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait |
Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG]), Sensitivity Priority |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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11.3 m /
37.1 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Depends on lens |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO hot shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (.NEF) |
12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Movie File Format: |
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Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional ML-L3 wireless |
Optional IR |
Connections (extended): |
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AC adapter available |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.48 |
0.39 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.48 |
0.43 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
7 |
10 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.0 |
4.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
100 |
25 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.26 seconds |
0.10 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.26 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.095 seconds |
0.082 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.32 seconds |
0.23 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.093 seconds |
0.082 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Live View:
Phase-detect Full AF: 0.448s
Contrast-detect Full AF: 2.567s
Prefocused: 0.427s |
Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.2 seconds |
3.3 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
500 shots |
420 shots (NiMH AA) |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL9 |
4 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable
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4 x AA Alkaline disposables
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
PictureProject |
CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+ |
Notes & Features: |
Update to the D40x. Adds dust reduction, Active D-lighting, additional in-camera editing, stop-motion movie mode, eye sensor for turning the 2.5-inch LCD monitor off, customizable LCD monitor user interface (user wallpapers and color settings). Bundled with new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens. |
Sensor-shift shake reduction, 720p HD video capture, Live View with face detection. Available in black or white. Limited edition colors of red and navy will become available at select locations to be announced. |