Reasons to choose EOS-1D
Released in 2001, EOS-1D has about 548 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1D
vs Canon EOS D60
VS
Sensor area
548 mm²
EOS-1D343 mm²
EOS D60- Area ratio
- 1.6:1
- Absolute difference
- 205 mm²
- Relative difference
- 59.9%
The EOS-1D has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1DMetricEOS D60
4.1 MPEffective pixels6.3 MP
28.7 × 19.1Sensor22.7 × 15.1
11.56 µmPixel pitch7.38 µm
133.7 µm²Pixel area54.41 µm²
0.75 MP/cm²Pixel density1.84 MP/cm²
1.26Crop factor1.59
—Maximum video—
1,585 gWeight855 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS-1D has the larger sensor area. The EOS D60 has the lighter body. The EOS D60 has the higher effective resolution. The EOS D60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS D60
Released in 2002, EOS D60 has about 343 mm² of sensor area, 6.3 MP effective resolution, and a 855 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.