Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7500
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79 Overall
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60 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced November 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D300S
- Updated by Nikon D610
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Launched April 2017
- Succeeded the Nikon D7200

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7500 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D600 and Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the D600 (24MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is very well matched but the D600 (Full frame) and D7500 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

The D600 was announced 5 years prior to the D7500 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D600 scores against the D7500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D600 & Nikon D7500. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D600 Gallery & Nikon D7500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D7500
D600 | D7500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Nikon D600
D7500 | D600 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | November 2012 | Newer by 53 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D600 and Nikon D7500
D600 | D7500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D600 features exterior measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7500 has specifications of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D600 and Nikon D7500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D600 versus the D7500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D600 and D7500 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D600 and D7500.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D600 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D600 will resolve more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
Nikon D600 | Nikon D7500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D600 | Nikon D7500 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-11-13 | 2017-04-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3 | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 1640000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 39 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.5fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 850g (1.87 pounds) | 720g (1.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 94 | 86 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.2 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | 2980 | 1483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photos | 950 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | EN-EL15a |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,900 | $1,247 |