$ Bottom line: Which one is better?
Bottom line: Canon EOS 60D is a better camera than Canon EOS 70D.
In this review, Canon EOS 60D is better because it has 180shots longer battery life, has phase detection autofocus for photos, has phase detection autofocus for videos, is dustproof and water resistant, has an electronic viewfinder (EVF). 0.05s less startup delay and is 0.4mm thinner.
Canon EOS 60D vs Canon EOS 70D: DESIGN
In terms of design of Canon 60D vs 70D, the following are features of the two cameras;
Resolution; Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 70D have 1250 × 833px.
Pixel density; each of the two phones have 501ppi
Weather sealed; the two cameras are weather sealed.
Flip-out screen; Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 70D have flip-out screens.
More viewfinder coverage; Canon EOS 60D has 96% whereas Canon EOS 70D has 98%.
Dustproof and waterproof; Canon EOS 60D is dustproof and waterproof.
Bottom line: Canon EOS 60D is better as it is dustproof and water resistant.
Canon EOS 60D vs Canon EOS 70D: OPTICS
AF tracking; the two cameras have AF tracking.
Focus points; Canon EOS 60D has 9 whereas Canon EOS 70D has 19.
Sensor size; Canon EOS 60D has 22.3 × 14.9mm whereas Canon EOS 70D has 22.5 × 15mm.
Maximum light sensitivity; Canon EOS 60D has 12800 ISO whereas Canon EOS 70D has 25600 ISO.
Phase detection autofocus for photos; Canon EOS 60D has this feature.
Megapixels; Canon EOS 60D has 18MP whereas Canon EOS 70D has 20.9MP.
Bottom line: Canon EOS 60D is better as it has phase detection autofocus for photos.
Canon EOS 60D vs Canon EOS 70D: VIDEOGRAPHY
In terms of videography, when we compare Canon EOS 60D vs 70D, we get the following features;
Video recording (main camera); Canon EOS 60D has 1080 × 29.97fps whereas Canon EOS 70D has 1080 × 30fps.
Phase detection autofocus for videos; canon EOS 60D has this.
Continuous autofocus when recording movies; Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 70D have this feature.
24P cinema mode; Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 70D have 24P cinema modes.
Bottom line: Canon EOS 60D is better as it has Phase detection autofocus for videos.
Canon EOS 60D vs Canon EOS 70D: AUDIO
Audio features of Canon 60D vs 70D include the following;
Stereo microphone; Canon EOS 70D has a stereo microphone.
Microphone input; the two cameras have microphone inputs
Number of microphones; each camera has 1 microphone.
Bottom line: Canon EOS 70D is better as it has a stereo microphone.
Canon EOS 60D vs Canon EOS 70D: BATTERY
Battery life (CIPA); Canon EOS 60D has 1100shots whereas Canon EOS 70D has 920shots
Battery power; Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 70D have 1800mAh
Removable battery; Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 70D have removable batteries.
Battery level indicator; Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 70D have battery level indicators.
Rechargeable battery; Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 70D have rechargeable batteries.
Bottom line: Canon EOS 60D is better as it has better battery life.
Canon EOS 60D vs Canon EOS 70D: KEY FEATURES
When we compare EOS 60D vs 700D, the following features are experienced between the two;
Image quality; Canon EOS 60D has 66 whereas Canon EOS 70D has 68.
Noise; Canon EOS 60D has 813 ISO whereas Canon EOS 70D has 926 ISO.
Colour depth; Canon EOS 60D has 22.2bits whereas Canon EOS 70D has 22.5bits.
Dynamic range; Canon EOS 60D has 11.5Evs whereas Canon EOS 70D has 11.6Evs
External memory slot; Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 70D have external memory slots.
WIFI; Canon EOS 70D has WIFI.
Bottom line: Canon EOS 70D is better as it has better key features.
Conclusion
Canon EOS 60D is a better camera as it has longer battery life and EVF as unique features when we compare Canon 60D and 70D.