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.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS D60
vs Nikon D2X
VS
Sensor area
343 mm²
EOS D60372 mm²
D2X- Area ratio
- 1.09:1
- Absolute difference
- 29 mm²
- Relative difference
- 8.6%
The D2X 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS D60MetricD2X
6.3 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
22.7 × 15.1Sensor23.7 × 15.7
7.38 µmPixel pitch5.52 µm
54.41 µm²Pixel area30.5 µm²
1.84 MP/cm²Pixel density3.28 MP/cm²
1.59Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
855 gWeight1,200 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
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 D2X has the larger sensor area. The EOS D60 has the lighter body. The D2X has the higher effective resolution. The D2X is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D2X
Released in 2004, D2X has about 372 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.