Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600
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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D5200
- Replacement is Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Revealed November 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D300S
- Successor is Nikon D610

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon D5300 versus Nikon D600, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the D600 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the D5300 (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

The D5300 was brought out 16 months after the D600 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D5300 matches up versus the D600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5300 and Nikon D600. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Nikon D600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D600
D5300 | D600 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | November 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D5300
D600 | D5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Nikon D600
D5300 | D600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equal screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 features outside measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Nikon D600 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D5300 versus Nikon D600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D5300 and the D600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D5300 and D600 is 68 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D5300 and D600.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The D5300 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The newer D5300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 Specifications
Nikon D5300 | Nikon D600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D5300 | Nikon D600 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2012-11-13 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4016 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 39 | 39 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 5.5fps |
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 modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 480 gr (1.06 pounds) | 850 gr (1.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 83 | 94 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 14.2 |
DXO Low light score | 1338 | 2980 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 pictures | 900 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Price at release | $429 | $1,900 |