Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7000

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon D600 versus Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and D7000 (16MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and D7000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The D600 was launched 24 months after the D7000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D600 grades versus the D7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D600 and Nikon D7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D600 Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D600 features exterior measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Nikon D7000 has proportions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D600 versus Nikon D7000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D600 compared to the D7000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D600 and D7000 is 56 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D600 and D7000.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D600 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D600 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent D600 should have an advantage in sensor technology.