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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A

Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A 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
  • Introduced November 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D300S
  • Newer Model is Nikon D610
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D600 versus Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and D810A (36MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D600 was brought out 3 years prior to the D810A which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D600 scores against the D810A in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D810A

 D600 D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D600

 D810A D600 
LaunchedFebruary 2015November 2012More modern by 27 months
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Nikon D810A

 D600 D810A 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D600 has got outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810A has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D600 compared to the D810A.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D600 and D810A is 56 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D600 and D810A.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D810A to provide you with more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged D600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D600 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D810A Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D600
Street photography with Nikon D810A
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography information
Nikon D810A Sports photography information
70
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 Travel photography advice
Nikon D810A Travel photography advice
66
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
great battery (1,200 per charge)
environment proofing
high sensor resolution (36MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D600 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D810A Landscape photography factors
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
high sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D810A Vlogging highlights
30
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Nikon D810A
 Nikon D600Nikon D810A
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D600 Nikon D810A
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-11-13 2015-02-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface 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 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 51
Cross focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 880 gr (1.94 lbs)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2980 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images 1200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,900 $3,800