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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D60
vs Nikon D80
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
D60373 mm²
D80- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D60 and D80 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D60MetricD80
10.2 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor23.6 × 15.8
6.05 µmPixel pitch6.05 µm
36.56 µm²Pixel area36.56 µm²
2.74 MP/cm²Pixel density2.74 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
522 gWeight668 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion (EN-EL11) Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery 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 and D80 have the same sensor area. The D60 has the lighter body. The D60 and D80 have the same effective resolution. The D60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D80
Released in 2006, D80 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 668 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.