Nikon D60 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Nikon D60 isn't the company's least expensive SLR (that honor belongs to the aging 6-megapixel D40), but this is the model that's meant to compete most aggressively in the current entry-level SLR wars. It boasts perfectly respectable stats, including

Verdict: The D60 looks much like every other Nikon SLR. It's made of black, matte plastic, with Nikon's trademark red triangle on the grip as the only significant visual flair. Said grip is slightly on the small side, and may be a bit cramped for those who have la

Review summary: Canon has Maria Sharapova. Nikon has the Nikon Kid. He's that twenty-something guy who needs a shave and beams after every shot he takes with a Nikon D60. Is the message here you can take great pictures with a digital SLR even if you don't know how to sha

Review summary: A sterling budget DSLR with a great range of controls and superb high ISO performance

Pros: Superb images throughout the ISO range. Small and light. Stop-motion video mode

Cons: No image stabiliser or Live View

Verdict: The D60's body is identical to the D40x's, with the familiar, simplified controls - everything is easily accessed, albeit with maybe one more button press than on the best from Olympus and Samsung

Review summary: When a camera manufacturer releases a pricey D-SLR, it had better have killer features or some sort of hook to entice current users to upgrade to the latest model or to get new customers to take the plunge. The Nikon D60, while a very good camera, doesn't

Pros: Excellent image quality. Easy-to-use on-screen menu system. Stop-motion movie mode. Automatic dust-cleaning system.

Cons: Very similar to the older Nikon D40x. Specs are below average when compared with the competition. Slow three-point autofocus. Watch the Nikon D60 Video Review!

Verdict: The Nikon D60 is a worthwhile entry-level D-SLR with solid image quality, but its features don't really make it stand out from the crowd.