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Canon 90D vs Nikon D600

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 90D vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon 80D
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
  • Revealed November 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
  • Refreshed by Nikon D610
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D600 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon 90D versus Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D600 (24MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 90D was revealed 6 years later than the D600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 90D scores versus the D600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D600

 90D D600 
RevealedAugust 2019November 2012More recent by 83 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Canon 90D

 D600 90D 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D600

 90D D600 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Canon 90D vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 90D has got outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Nikon D600 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 90D versus Nikon D600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 90D vs the D600.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and D600 is 60 and 56 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and D600.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 90D with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon 90D will give extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher 90D should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Nikon D600 Portrait photography features
83
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography factors
Nikon D600 Street photography factors
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Nikon D600
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (1,300 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
70
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography information
Nikon D600 Travel photography information
78
good battery life (1,300 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Nikon D600
80
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Nikon D600
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
30
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D600
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 90D Nikon D600
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-08-28 2012-11-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 39
Cross focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 5.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 gr (1.55 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 94
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2980
Other
Battery life 1300 photos 900 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots One 2
Price at release $1,199 $1,900