Where the D40x was essentially a 10 megapixel version of the 6 megapixel D40, the new D60 is a very slightly improved version of the D40x. The D60 retains the same core competencies - 10 megapixels, 3 point AF, 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, 3fps burst...
Small, light and well-built, Very easy to use with helpful menus, Virtually fool-proof metering, Excellent DX 18-55mm VR kit lens option.
No auto-focus with certain lenses, Some settings require too many button presses, Anti-dust system not infallible, Basic 3-point AF and no DOF preview.
The earlier Nikon D40x was an interesting proposition as it was essentially a D40 fitted with a 10 Megapixel sensor to better compete against Canon’s EOS 400D / XTi. Unfortunately, the D40x inherited several weaker aspects of the D40 which may have...
Abstrakt: Following on from Nikon's professional models at the end of last year, February saw the arrival of a new entry-level model in the form of the Nikon D60. The 16th DSLR to come from Nikon, the D60 is pitched at newcomers to digital SLRs and sits in the Niko...
Compact size, Low ISO image quality, VR lens kit, Excellent features, Ease of use, Ergonomics
Noise at higher sensitivities, Small viewfinder, Slow processing multiple images and RAWs
The D60 is easy to use and capable of producing excellent results at lower ISO settings and it is a worthy successor to the D40x; certainly worth a look for anyone wanting to get that bit more from their photography in a compact, responsive package. ...
Abstrakt: The Nikon D60 in fact does not surprise us. It just comes down to Nikon having kept the successful concept of the D40 / D40x and where possible improved it or added the latest innovations. And that concept consists of a solid base proven by the popular...
Abstrakt: The Nikon D60 was announced on Monday, January 28th, 2008. The D60 is a replacement for the almost identical D40x. The D60 is a 10 MP DSLR that comes with an excellent 18-55mm VR lens for $750. I had my hands on a D60 today, January 30th, 2008. The D6...
Hannah ThiemFor a few fancy new features, the D60 is an improvement from the D40x. The street price is slightly more than the D40x was when released ($582; compared to the D40x at $549). Overall, the performance and quality is good and it’s a great...
Lightweight D-SLR offering, Good pricing for the performance and quality ($750USD), Fast shooting performance (3FPS burst), Feature-packed, high ISO settings, Kit lens includes Vibration Reduction, Works well in low-light situations, Uses ultra-affordable...
No second dial to make setting changes easier, No USB Mass Storage mode, No RAW+JPEG Fine setting, No live view mode, despite being a popular feature, VR not built into body, No button for simple ISO changing
When I first saw the press release for the D60, I wasnt sure what to think. Its specs come so close to the D40x, that it was just made so confusing. But after taking a look around, it seems that the D40x is harder than ever to find in stock at popular...
Abstrakt: Nikons D60 is aimed more at the enthusiast market. Its the oldest of the group but that means the price has dropped to starter level. Its not as quick to get to grips with as the other cameras but the lens is the sharpest and the controls and featu...
