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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced November 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300S
  • Newer Model is Nikon D610
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D600 versus Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and D800E (36MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D600 was unveiled 6 months after the D800E and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D600 scores against the D800E in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D800E

 D600 D800E 

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Nikon D600

 D800E D600 

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Nikon D800E

 D600 D800E 
AnnouncedNovember 2012June 2012Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurement
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D600 offers outside measurements 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 D800E has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D600 versus Nikon D800E in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D600 compared to the D800E.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D600 and D800E is 56 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D600 and D800E.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D800E to provide more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
MP count great (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 Street photography details
Nikon D800E Street photography details
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography advice
Nikon D800E Sports photography advice
70
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count great (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D800E Travel photography highlights
66
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
environment proofing
MP count great (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D600 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D800E Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count great (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 Vlogging advice
Nikon D800E Vlogging advice
30
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
30
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Nikon D800E
 Nikon D600Nikon D800E
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D600 Nikon D800E
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-11-13 2012-06-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 39 51
Cross focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.5 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 pounds) 900 gr (1.98 pounds)
Physical 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 96
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 14.3
DXO Low light score 2980 2979
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 900 pictures
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $1,900 $2,389