Nikon D60 vs Canon EOS Kiss M

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

Manufacturing

Nikon D60 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Kiss M is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D60 were released 2008 and Canon EOS Kiss M was released 2018. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D60 2008
Canon EOS Kiss M 2018

Type of camera

Nikon D60 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS Kiss M is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D60 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss M has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D60 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Kiss M 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D60 has a 10,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss M has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D60 10,2 MP
10036224 pixels
3872 x 2592
Canon EOS Kiss M 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS Kiss M has a 139 % larger resolution than Nikon 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 M has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D60. Canon EOS Kiss M has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D60 has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D60 100-3200
Canon EOS Kiss M 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS Kiss M has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D60 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D60 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS Kiss M belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

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

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D60 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss M can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D60 3
Canon EOS Kiss M 10

Ability to record movies

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

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS Kiss M. Sadly, the Nikon D60 does not support this.

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.

Nikon D60 weighs 522 gr (equal to 1.15 lb) which is 34% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss M and its 390 gr (or 0.86 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D60 522 gr
1.15 lb
Canon EOS Kiss M 390 gr
0.86 lb

Nikon D60 vs Canon EOS Kiss M Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D60 and Canon EOS Kiss M, 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
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
Name Nikon D60 Canon EOS Kiss M
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
Release Year 2008 2018
Release Date 2008-01-29 2018-02-26
MSRP 649 USD 779 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 3872 x 2592 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 10,2 MP 24 MP
Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration) DIGIC 8
Image
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 12 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
Autofocus Motor No Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 3 143
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 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
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
Articulated LCD No Fully articulated
Screen size 2.5” 3”
Screen dots 230000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2360000
Photography features
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
Frames per second 3 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D60
Canon EOS Kiss M
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 235 shots
Width 126 mm 116 mm
Height 94 mm 88 mm
Depth 64 mm 59 mm
Weight 522 gram 390 gram