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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610

Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched November 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D300S
  • Refreshed by Nikon D610
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D600
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D600 and Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D600 (24MP) and the D610 (24MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D600 was brought out 10 months earlier than the D610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D600 grades against the D610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D610

 D600 D610 

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Nikon D600

 D610 D600 
LaunchedOctober 2013November 2012Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Nikon D610

 D600 D610 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D600 has got external measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Nikon D610 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D600 compared to the D610.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D600 and D610 is 56 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D600 and D610.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older D600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D600
Portrait photography with Nikon D610
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Sports photography camera
70
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
70
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D610 Travel photography highlights
66
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D600 Landscape photography info
Nikon D610 Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 Vlogging info
Nikon D610 Vlogging info
30
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Nikon D610
 Nikon D600Nikon D610
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D600 Nikon D610
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-11-13 2013-10-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 39 39
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.5fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lbs) 850 grams (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 94 94
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 14.4
DXO Low light rating 2980 2925
Other
Battery life 900 shots 900 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Two Two
Retail pricing $1,900 $1,600