LCD and Viewfinder
Nikon D60 has a Fixed Type 2.5" LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.5", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.
D60 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. The viewfinder has a coverage of 95% and a magnification ratio of 0.53x. 95% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.
Max Shutter speed
Nikon D60 can shoot continuously at max speed of
3 fps and has max shutter speed of
1/4000 sec.
Flash
D60 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.
Focusing
Nikon D60 features a Phase Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 3 points to choose from.
Video Features
Unfortunately Nikon D60 doesn't have Video recording ability.
Connectivity and Storage
Nikon D60 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.
Battery
Nikon D60 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 500 according to CIPA standards.
Considering that the average battery life of DSLR type cameras is 886 shots, Nikon D60 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend D60 owners to buy some extra batteries.
Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level DSLR Cameras
Pentax K-x with its 1900shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-x or take a look at Longest Battery Life DSLR cameras list.
Nikon D60 Features Compared to Main Competitors
User Manual
You can download Nikon D60's User Manual here