Nikon D600 vs Nikon D80

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon D600 and Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and D80 (10MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and D80 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The D600 was manufactured 6 years later than the D80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D600 grades versus the D80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D600 and Nikon D80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D600 Gallery and Nikon D80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D600 provides 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) and the Nikon D80 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D600 and Nikon D80 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 attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D600 vs the D80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D600 and D80 is 56 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D600 and D80.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D600 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D600 will show more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher D600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.