Nikon D500 vs Nikon D600

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon D500 vs Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the D500 (21MP) and the D600 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the D500 (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The D500 was announced 3 years later than the D600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D500 grades against the D600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D500 & Nikon D600. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D500 Gallery & Nikon D600 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D500 comes with external dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Nikon D600 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D500 against the D600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and D600 is 56 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D500 and D600.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D500 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D600 will provide extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger D500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.