Nikon D600 vs Nikon D780

Here, we are comparing the Nikon D600 and Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D600 (24MP) and the D780 (25MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The D600 was announced 8 years earlier than the D780 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D600 grades versus the D780 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D600 & Nikon D780. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D600 Gallery & Nikon D780 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D600 features physical 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) while the Nikon D780 has sizing of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D600 and Nikon D780 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D600 against the D780.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D600 and D780 is 56 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D600 and D780.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D780 to resolve greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older D600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.