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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600

Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71
Nikon D5300 front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Nikon D5300
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D5200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
Nikon D600
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D600

 D5300 D600 
RevealedFebruary 2014November 2012Newer by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D5300

 D600 D5300 

Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Nikon D600

 D5300 D600 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 size comparison

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

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5300
Portrait photography with Nikon D600
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5300 Street photography factors
Nikon D600 Street photography factors
69
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D5300
Sports photography with Nikon D600
65
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
70
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D600 as a Travel photography camera
80
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
66
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5300 Landscape photography information
Nikon D600 Landscape photography information
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5300 Vlogging advice
Nikon D600 Vlogging advice
72
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
30
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5300 and Nikon D600
 Nikon D5300Nikon D600
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
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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