Canon EOS Kiss Digital X vs Canon EOS D60

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss Digital X and Canon EOS D60. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X

Canon EOS D60

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X were released 2006 and Canon EOS D60 was released 2002. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X	2006
Canon EOS D60	2002

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS D60	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has a 10,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS D60 has 6,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X	10,1 MP 10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592
Canon EOS D60	6,3 MP 6291456 pixels 3072 x 2048

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has a 60 % larger resolution than Canon EOS D60. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS D60. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 1600 while Canon EOS D60 has 100 to 1000.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X	100-1600
Canon EOS D60	100-1000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS D60 do not work with Canon EF-S lenses but this is also shown at our compatibility charts.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS D60

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS D60 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X	3
Canon EOS D60	3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

Though, neither Canon EOS Kiss Digital X or Canon EOS D60 can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS D60 weighs 855 gr (equal to 1.88 lb) which is 54% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X and its 556 gr (or 1.23 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X	556 gr 1.23 lb
Canon EOS D60	855 gr 1.88 lb