Canon 60D first impressions, features, video samples, and side by side with all Canon HDSLRs
Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by planetmitch
Now that the Canon EOS 60D has been announced, everyone will want to know where it fits in the Canon HDSLR lineup as well as what this new camera brings to the party. The 60D replaces the 50D in the Canon line, but fits between the Canon Rebel T2i/550D (reviews) and the Canon EOS 7D (reviews) in the HDSLR lineup.
There are some really nice new features, but this is still evolution as opposed to revolution (remember the original Canon EOS 5D Mark II advertising?). While the 60D brings in goodness, it also doesn’t knock our socks off – tho we realize this is the low end of the HDSLR spectrum (it has that pop-up flash so you know it can’t be “pro” right ). The articulating screen is great for many situations, but I imagine that those of you using something like the z-finder will find little need for it – and it may even just get in the way.
The DPReview 60D story says “Construction aside, the body is noticeably smaller than the EOS 50D, and has the same plastic-over-metal construction as the EOS 550D (Rebel T2i).”
It looks like this will be very popular as it has more features than the T2i and the 7D, but costs less than the 7D (tho the construction and feel of the larger 7D will still make it desirable). It isn’t replacing either one so Canon feels like they’ve all still got some legs in them. And we’ll see if the articulating screen migrates up into the Pro lines.
New feature list:
- Articulating screen with 1,040,000 pixels
- New rear control dial (tho the DPReview 60D story doesn’t like it)
- In camera RAW control (stills not video) – outputs JPEGs for sharing without impacting RAW image
- In camera video edit (cropping beginning / end of video)
- New photo filters – can create new image from filters leaving original intact
- Live view screen can show cropping lines (1:1, 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios in addition to the standard 3:2 ratio)
- locking mode dial (prevent inadvertent changes to selection)
- image resizing function – create new image of smaller size for easy sharing
- movie mode also includes manual controls for exposure
- manual audio levels in 64 steps like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- electronic Wind Filter for movies
- Movie Crop mode, which allows users to achieve 7x magnification when shooting SD video
Other articles
You know, 99% of the other sites you visit only show you their own articles… here at planet5D we like to help you find the news — like on our planet5D HDSLR news page – so here are some of the better stories from around the web on Canon EOS 60D coverage.
- DPreview 60D
- EOSHD.com – Canon 60D Review
- Rob Galbraith Canon announces EOS 60D with vari-angle rear LCD
Videos!
DPreview has video samples – full size
Canon HDSLR Comparison
So, here’s the comparison table – you’ll see it closely matches the Canon Rebel T2i/550D (reviews) in the table – but the table doesn’t include many of the enhanced features of the 60D.
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CRITERIA |
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Price (body only US$) |
$799 |
$1099 (deliver end sept.) |
$1,699 |
$2,499 |
$4,999 |
|
Video (1080) |
30, 25 or 24 fps |
30, 25 or 24 fps |
29.97, 25, 23.976 fps |
29.97, 25, 23.976 fps |
29.97, 25, 23.976 fps |
|
Video (720) |
59.94, 50 fps |
59.94, 50 fps |
59.94, 50 fps |
n/a |
59.94, 50 fps |
|
Video (640) |
59.94, 50 fps |
59.94, 50 fps |
59.94, 50 fps |
25, 30 fps |
59.94, 50 fps |
|
Video (320) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
NTSC / PAL |
both |
both |
both |
both |
both |
|
Longest clip |
12 minutes |
12 minutes |
12 minutes |
12 minutes |
12 minutes |
|
Video autofocus |
no (does have contrast based AF) |
no (does have contrast based AF) |
no (does have contrast based AF) |
no (does have contrast based AF) |
no (does have contrast based AF) |
|
Microphone |
mono internal or external stereo mini plug in mic |
mono internal or external stereo mini plug in mic |
mono internal or external stereo mini plug in mic |
mono internal or external stereo mini plug in mic |
mono internal or external stereo mini plug in mic |
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Articulated LCD |
no |
Yes |
no |
no |
no |
|
LCD Size |
3†(920,000 pixels) |
3†(1,040,000 pixels) |
3†(920,000 pixels) |
3†(920,000 pixels) |
3†(920,000 pixels) |
|
Time code support |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
|
Image Stabilization |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
|
Max Resolution |
5184 x 3456 |
5184 x 3457 |
5184 x 3456 |
5616 x 3744 |
4896 x 3264 |
|
Autofocus points |
9-point AF system with one extra-sensitive cross–type point at the centre for f/2.8 or faster lenses |
9-point AF system with one extra-sensitive cross–type point at the centre for f/2.8 or faster lenses |
19 cross-type af points |
9 point |
TTL-AREA-SIR with 45-point CMOS sensor |
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Raw stills support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes – includes sRAW1 and sRAW2 |
Yes – includes sRAW1 and sRAW 2 |
Yes – includes sRAW1 and sRAW 3 |
|
AE Lock |
Manual: AE lock button |
• Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering • Manual: AE lock button |
• Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering • Manual: AE lock button |
• Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering • Manual: AE lock button |
• Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering • Manual: AE lock button |
|
ISO Range |
Auto, 100-6400 in 1-stop increments (12800 expandable) |
ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12,800) |
Auto (100-3200), 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 12800Â |
100-6400 (high ISO up to 25600) (low ISO – 50) |
100 – 12800 in 1/3 or 1 stops, 50, 25600, 51200 and 102400 with boost |
|
Maximum frames per sec |
3.7 |
5.3 |
8 |
3.9 |
10 |
|
MicroAdjustment for lenses |
n/a |
n/a |
• Adjust up to 20 lenses individually |
• Adjust up to 20 lenses individually |
• Adjust up to 20 lenses individually |
|
Metering |
63 zone SPC |
63 zone SPC |
63 Zone Full Color Metering |
Evaluative (35-segment) |
63 area, partial, spot (center, AF point, multi-spot), center-weighted average |
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Sensor size |
AP-C (1.6 factor) |
AP-C (1.6 factor) |
AP-C (1.6 factor) |
Full Frame |
APS-H (1.3 factor) |
|
Sensor mp rating |
18mp |
18mp |
18mp |
21.1mp |
16mp |
|
Processor |
Digic IV |
Digic IV |
Dual Digic IV |
Digic IV |
Dual DIGIC IV |
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Lens mounts |
Canon EOS EF, EF-S mount |
Canon EOS EF, EF-S mount |
Canon EOS EF, EF-S mount |
Canon EOS EF only |
Canon EOS EF only |
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Weather Resistant |
no |
no |
equivalent to the legendary EOS–1N |
yes |
Weatherproof |
|
Memory card |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
CF |
CF |
SD and CF both – can select stills go on CF and video on SD (or combination) |
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Popup Flash |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Weight (with battery) |
520g (1.2lb) |
755g (1.6 lb) |
860 g |
810g (1.8lb) |
1230 g (2.7 lb) |
|
Battery |
LP-E8 |
LP-E6 |
LP-E6 |
LP-E6 New Smart Technology |
LP-E4 |
|
Battery Grip |
BG-E8 |
BG-E9 |
BG-E7 |
BG-E6 |
Built in |
|
Custom Functions |
n/a |
n/a |
3 sets of memorized settings |
3 sets of memorized settings |
n/a |
|
Automatic sensor cleaning |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
(Photo credit: snap from the Canon PR)
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camil
26. Aug, 2010
Canon EOS 5D Mark II work only with two formats, Video (1080) like in your chart and the second one is Video (640) 25 fps for PAL and 30 for NTSC. Video (720) is n/a.
Richard Allen Crook
27. Aug, 2010
Good write up Mitch. Though there is a mistake in your chart…the 5dMKII cannot shoot 720p. Other than that…good stuff in here.
Jim Culp
27. Aug, 2010
7D has a pop-up flash and it’s solidly in the “pro” category.
planetMitch
29. Aug, 2010
ok, you’re right
thanks for pointing that out. I tend to forget there’s a popup on the 7D.
planetMitch
29. Aug, 2010
this is a test reply
george socka
12. Sep, 2010
If you look at the other sample video on YouTube, the two guys and the girl interviewer, the light from the flashes look different. It is as if the scan of the sensor starts in the middle and works its way outward, better than the other cmos cameras where a whole half frame is white.
Or am I imagining that
there is a lot of motion in the first clip, and now rolling frame lines wither. Magic? A rolling shutter solution? Fixed in post?
Rocco
19. Sep, 2010
Also the Rebel does not shoot 24fps
planetMitch
20. Sep, 2010
Ah, but indeed the T2i does… from the Canon website:
“Video can be captured at a number of resolutions and frame rates for numerous applications. It can capture 1920 x 1080 Full HD video at frame rates of 24 (23.976), 25 or 30 (29.97) frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. “