Canon Eos 60d

Main Features 

60D features fast continuous shooting, 1080 video recording, in-camera raw development, in-camera filters, and a flip-out swivel screen. There are also several new in-camera creative options/filters as well as HDMI output for viewing your imagery on a smart TV. 

Design & Build

Ditching the magnesium alloy construction seen in previous models, Canon 60D is clad in a lighter weight plastic shell with glass fibre. The camera comes without a flash sync socket but features a Wireless Speedlight control and support for optional infra-red remote release. 

Screen & Viewfinder

The LCD is 3 inches in size with a huge 1024k-dot resolution. The first DSLR by Canon to feature a fully articulated screen, the Canon EOS 60D features a Vari-angle 3-inch, 1 million dot Clear View LCD monitor for comfortable and easy shooting from all angles and perspectives. The viewfinder has 96% frame coverage with 0.95x magnification. 

Sensor & Resolution

Exhibiting an 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor, the Canon 60D is capable of shooting photos with a max resolution of 5184 × 3456 pixel and Full HD 1080p videos at 30 fps. Though the camera has high-quality video capabilities, it doesn't offer 4K video shooting option. However, the 90D showcases a brilliant 33 MP sensor that is capable of shooting 4K videos as well as superfine images.

Processor & Performance

It uses the same DIGIC 4 processor as the previous iteration and provides burst shooting at 5.3 fps. The ISO offered is 100-6400 with an extended ISO 12,800 for extreme low-light work. The auto-focusing system on the Canon EOS 60D uses nine cross-type points and a normal ISO of up to 6400 and 12,800 on the expanded range for unwavering shooting even in the dimmest conditions. 

Storage & Battery

60D saves video files in up to 4GB size before stopping and making a new one. The camera has shifted to SDXC cards instead of the old CF. You have the options of using one LP-E6 battery or two-LP-E6 batteries for more power back up. The camera will give you 1,100 shots per charge.

Connectivity Features

Canon also uses Eye-Fi connected functions in some of its cameras for transferring content wirelessly. You will find a dedicated Eye-Fi section in the User Interface that lets you turn off WiFi functionality when WIFI is not required, hence saving battery life to a great deal.

With the 60D, you can tag locations as well as mark your images with a 'Star' rating to easily find and filter your images or setting up slide shows. After applying tags you can also access them through the included Digital Photo Professional software or third-party packages such as Adobe Bridge and Lightroom. 

Best Lenses for Canon EOS 60D

The 60D doesn’t have image stabilization that’s why it needs optically stabilized lenses. Being a crop frame camera with a 1.6x crop factor, the EOS 60D is compatible with all EF-mount and EF-S lenses such as Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM.

EOS 60D vs EOS 90D

Both entry-level prosumer DSLRs are 9 years apart. The 90D features almost a decade of technological progress and development. Though 60D has 1m longer flash coverage, the 90D excels at its sensor resolution at 33 MP, featuring 83% more pixels and 300% max ISO. 90D also provides better connectivity with its built-in WIFI and Bluetooth features.

90D also has a touchscreen and supports UHS memory cards that read and write in ultra-high speeds. It also comes with 36 more cross-type focus points as well as cross-type points than Canon EOS 60D. 90D also has a more accurate viewfinder with 100% coverage and the better battery lets you take 200 more pictures on a single charge. Both iterations don't offer optical image stabilization.