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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced November 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
  • New Model is Nikon D610
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D600 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was revealed 3 years later than the D600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 5D MIV scores versus the D600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D600

 5D MIV D600 
AnnouncedAugust 2016November 2012Fresher by 47 months
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Canon 5D MIV

 D600 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D600

 5D MIV D600 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV comes with outer measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon D600 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV against the D600.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and D600 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and D600.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 5D MIV to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Nikon D600
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography information
Nikon D600 Street photography information
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Nikon D600
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
70
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography details
Nikon D600 Travel photography details
67
environment proofing
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (30MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
environment proofing
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D600 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging factors
Nikon D600 Vlogging factors
31
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
30
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D600
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D600
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D600
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-25 2012-11-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 39
Cross focus points 41 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890g (1.96 lb) 850g (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 94
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 14.2
DXO Low light score 2995 2980
Other
Battery life 900 photos 900 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $3,299 $1,900