Canon EOS Kiss X10i vs Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X10i and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

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.

** 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 X10i has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS Kiss X10i has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography. 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 60D Astrophotography has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss X10i. Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Kiss X10i has 100 to 25600.

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.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X10i
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X10i can shoot up to 7,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography can shoot up to 5,3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Canon EOS Kiss X10i and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography can shoot movies.

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 60D Astrophotography weighs 755 gr (equal to 1.66 lb) which is 47% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X10i and its 515 gr (or 1.14 lb).

Canon EOS Kiss X10i vs Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Kiss X10i and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Name	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Release Year	2020	2012
Release Date	2020-02-12	2012-04-07
MSRP	749 USD	1499 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	18 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 8	DIGIC 4
Image	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
ISO Range	100 - 25600	100 - 51200
White Balance Presets	6	8
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	45	9
Lens Mount	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	1040000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	Clear View TFT color LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	96%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)	0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Frames per second	7,5 fps	5,3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	4 meters	13 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Yes (via wireless remote or smartphone)	Yes (Optional)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS Kiss X10i	Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	800 shots	1100 shots
Width	131 mm	145 mm
Height	103 mm	106 mm
Depth	76 mm	79 mm
Weight	515 gram	755 gram