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Canon 80D vs Nikon D600

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 80D vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched November 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon D300S
  • Updated by Nikon D610
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D600 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 80D vs Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D600 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the 80D (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was released 3 years later than the D600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 80D grades versus the D600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D600

 80D D600 
LaunchedFebruary 2016November 2012Fresher by 40 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Canon 80D

 D600 80D 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D600

 80D D600 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Canon 80D vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 80D features outer dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon D600 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 80D compared to the D600.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and D600 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and D600.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The 80D has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The fresher 80D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography details
Nikon D600 Portrait photography details
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography factors
Nikon D600 Street photography factors
69
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D600 as a Sports photography camera
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
70
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.5 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D600 as a Travel photography camera
76
environment proof
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography features
Nikon D600 Landscape photography features
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Nikon D600
70
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
30
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D600
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2012-11-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 16000 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 39
Cross focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 850 gr (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 94
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 14.2
DXO Low light score 1135 2980
Other
Battery life 960 photos 900 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots Single Two
Retail price $1,199 $1,900