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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600

Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3100
  • Renewed by Nikon D3300
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced November 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
  • Successor is Nikon D610
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the D600 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the D3200 (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The D3200 was announced 3 months prior to the D600 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D3200 scores against the D600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D600

 D3200 D600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D3200

 D600 D3200 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D600

 D3200 D600 
IntroducedJuly 2012November 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D600 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D3200 against the D600.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and D600 is 67 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D3200 and D600.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The D3200 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D600 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3200
Street photography with Nikon D600
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography factors
Nikon D600 Sports photography factors
64
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
70
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography info
Nikon D600 Travel photography info
59
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3200
Landscape photography with Nikon D600
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
77
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D600 as a Vlogging camera
27
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
30
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D600
 Nikon D3200Nikon D600
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3200 Nikon D600
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-07-25 2012-11-13
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6016 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 5.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 grams (1.11 pounds) 850 grams (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 94
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 14.2
DXO Low light score 1131 2980
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 900 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots One 2
Pricing at release $530 $1,900