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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800

Portability
56 Imaging
70 Features
79 Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Nikon D800 front
Portability
54 Imaging
73 Features
80 Overall
75

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800 Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced November 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
  • Successor is Nikon D610
Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
  • Newer Model is Nikon D810
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon D600 versus Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and D800 (36MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D600 was introduced 6 months after the D800 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D600 scores vs the D800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Common features in the Nikon D600 and Nikon D800

		

		

			
 D600 D800 
IntroducedNovember 2012June 2012Same generation
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display measurement
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D600 enjoys physical 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 D800 has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D600 vs the D800.
Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D600 and D800 is 56 and 54 respectively.
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D600 and D800.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D800 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D600 Portrait photography features
Nikon D800 Portrait photography features
82
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
83
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon D600 Street photography highlights
Nikon D800 Street photography highlights
60
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
60
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon D600 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon D800 as a Sports photography camera
70
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.5 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
74
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 has phase detect AF
 max fps low (4.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Nikon D600 Travel photography features
Nikon D800 Travel photography features
66
 environment sealing
 resolution is good (24MP)
 has built in flash
 display isn't selfie friendly
66
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon D600 Landscape photography features
Nikon D800 Landscape photography features
78
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 has dual storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
79
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon D600
Vlogging with Nikon D800
30
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
30
 comes with face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has microphone support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Nikon D800
 Nikon D600Nikon D800
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D600 Nikon D800
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-11-13 2012-06-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and  3:2
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
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
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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, High-speed sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lb) 900 gr (1.98 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 94 95
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 14.4
DXO Low light score 2980 2853
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 900 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch price $1,900 $2,999