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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5500
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed November 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D300S
  • New Model is Nikon D610
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon D5600 versus Nikon D600, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the D600 (24MP) is fairly similar but the D5600 (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The D5600 was brought out 4 years after the D600 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D5600 matches up versus the D600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D600

 D5600 D600 
RevealedNovember 2016November 2012More modern by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D5600

 D600 D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Nikon D600

 D5600 D600 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurements

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D5600 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon D600 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D5600 and the D600.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and D600 is 70 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5600 and D600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The D5600 includes the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The younger D5600 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D600 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography info
Nikon D600 Street photography info
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D600 as a Sports photography camera
69
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (820 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
70
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D600 as a Travel photography camera
81
great battery (820 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D600 as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (820 per charge)
no image stabilization
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging information
Nikon D600 Vlogging information
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
no image stabilization
30
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Nikon D600
 Nikon D5600Nikon D600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D5600 Nikon D600
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-11-10 2012-11-13
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 39 39
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
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, 30, 25 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 pounds) 850 grams (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 94
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 14.2
DXO Low light rating 1306 2980
Other
Battery life 820 photographs 900 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots One 2
Cost at launch $597 $1,900