With the 18MP EOS 60D Canon has unashamedly moved the X0D range out of the 'semi pro' bracket and instead focused on the enthusiast photographer looking to upgrade from their Rebel. From a spec and feature point of view it sits almost exactly half-way between the EOS 550D and the EOS 7D. Key features include an articulated LCD screen, a 18MP CMOS sensor, an ISO span of ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12,800) and 1080p movie mode.

Product timeline

Canon updates firmware for EOS 60D

News story, Mar 29, 2011

Canon updates firmware for EOS 60D

News story, Dec 16, 2010

Just Posted: Canon EOS 60D in-depth review

News story, Nov 10, 2010

Canon EOS 60D

Review, Nov 10, 2010

Canon EOS 60D DSLR announced and previewed

News story, Aug 26, 2010

Quick specs

Body type	Mid-size SLR
Max resolution	5184 x 3456
Effective pixels	18 megapixels
Sensor size	APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
ISO	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, (12800 with boost)
Lens mount	Canon EF/EF-S mount
Focal length mult.	1.6×
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated
Screen size	3.00″
Screen dots	1,040,000
Min shutter speed	30 sec
Max shutter speed	1/8000 sec
Format	H.264
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries)	755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)
Dimensions	145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.71 x 4.17 x 3.11″)
GPS	None

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Our review

The 60D is probably best understood as a 'super Rebel' - it's a more comfortable, more flexible and faster-to-use version of Canon's justly popular entry-level DSLRs. The twin dial controls, better grip and bigger viewfinder will delight stills shooters while the articulated screen and movie control will please would-be videographers.

Good for: Enthusiast photographers beginning to outgrow their first DSLR. Videographers wanting control over their footage.

Not so good for: Demanding users who need the greater speed, sophistication and durability of a semi-pro grade camera.

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Canon EOS 60D Review Samples

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Canon EOS 60D Preview Samples

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GearShop

Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera, Body Only●		Buy on GearShop
Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens●		Buy on GearShop
Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens●		Buy on GearShop

Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)	$699.00
Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens	Too low to display
Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens	Too low to display
Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)	$699.00
Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens	Too low to display
Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens	Too low to display
Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens & EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens + 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit	$1,089.95
Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera with 3 Canon Lens Pro Pack: Includes - Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens - Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 75-300mm III - Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Autofocus Lens, Also Includes Deleuxe Backpack, 2 Extra Batteries & Travel Charger, 16GB SDHC Card & Card Reader, 3 Piece Pro Filter Kit with 2 Extra UV Filters and much more...	$1,278.95
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	Too low to display
Digital Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera Kit with Ultimate Pro Package: Featuring Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II, Also Includes: 0.45x High Definition Wide Angle Lens & 2x Telephoto HD Lens, 3 Piece Filter Kit & 4 Piece Macro Lens Kit, Extra LP-E6 Replacement Battery & Travel Charger, 8GB SDHC Memory Card & Reader, Deluxe Carrying Case, and Much More...	$864.95
Canon EOS 70D 20.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Body Only)	$1,199.00
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Zoom Lens & EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens + 11pc Bundle 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit	Too low to display
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens (Import) for Canon EOS 7D, 60D, 70D, Rebel SL1, T1i, T2i, T3, T3i, T4i, T5i, XS, XSi, XT, & XTi Digital SLR Cameras + 6pc Bundle Accessory Kit	$177.77