Reasons to choose D2xs
Released in 2006, D2xs has about 372 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 1,070 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D2xs
vs Nikon D60
VS
Sensor area
372 mm²
D2xs373 mm²
D60- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.2%
The D60 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
D2xsMetricD60
12.4 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
23.7 × 15.7Sensor23.6 × 15.8
5.48 µmPixel pitch6.05 µm
30.01 µm²Pixel area36.56 µm²
3.33 MP/cm²Pixel density2.74 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
1,070 gWeight522 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (EN-EL11) 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 D60 has the larger sensor area. The D60 has the lighter body. The D2xs has the higher effective resolution. The D60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D60
Released in 2008, D60 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 522 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.