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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand 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 D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7000
  • Later Model is Nikon D7200
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon D600 and Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the D600 (24MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is very similar but the D600 (Full frame) and D7100 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D600 was introduced 5 months before the D7100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D600 scores vs the D7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D7100

 D600 D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D600

 D7100 D600 
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Nikon D7100

 D600 D7100 
RevealedNovember 2012April 2013Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D600 features external dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D600 compared to the D7100.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D600 and D7100 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D600 and D7100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The D600 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D600 Portrait photography features
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 Street photography information
Nikon D7100 Street photography information
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Sports photography highlights
70
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 Travel photography info
Nikon D7100 Travel photography info
66
environment proof
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 Vlogging factors
Nikon D7100 Vlogging factors
30
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
30
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Nikon D7100
 Nikon D600Nikon D7100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D600 Nikon D7100
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-11-13 2013-04-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 51
Cross type focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 gr (1.87 pounds) 765 gr (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 94 83
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 13.7
DXO Low light rating 2980 1256
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 950 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $1,900 $800