Nikon D3 vs Nikon D600

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon D3 and Nikon D600, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D3 (12MP) and D600 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D3 was manufactured 5 years prior to the D600 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D3 scores vs the D600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3 and Nikon D600. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3 Gallery and Nikon D600 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3 features exterior measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon D600 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3 and Nikon D600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D3 versus the D600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3 and D600 is 50 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3 and D600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D600 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.