Reasons to choose D4
Released in 2012, D4 has about 860 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D4
vs Nikon D60
VS
Sensor area
860 mm²
D4373 mm²
D60- Area ratio
- 2.31:1
- Absolute difference
- 488 mm²
- Relative difference
- 130.7%
The D4 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 4 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D4MetricD60
16.2 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
36 × 23.9Sensor23.6 × 15.8
7.29 µmPixel pitch6.05 µm
53.11 µm²Pixel area36.56 µm²
1.88 MP/cm²Pixel density2.74 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
1,340 gWeight522 g
Compact Flash (Type I, XQD) x2StorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion EN-EL18 rechargeable 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 D4 has the larger sensor area. The D60 has the lighter body. The D4 has the higher effective resolution. The D4 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.