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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850

Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced November 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
  • Replacement is Nikon D610
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D810
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and D850 (46MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D600 was introduced 5 years before the D850 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D600 scores against the D850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D850

 D600 D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon D600

 D850 D600 
RevealedAugust 2017November 2012Fresher by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2359k921kClearer display (+1438k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Nikon D850

 D600 D850 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D600 comes with physical dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon D850 has proportions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D600 against the D850.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D600 and D850 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D600 and D850.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D850 to give you greater detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older D600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D600 Portrait photography info
Nikon D850 Portrait photography info
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
66
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,015g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography features
Nikon D850 Sports photography features
70
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (1,840 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 Travel photography info
Nikon D850 Travel photography info
66
weather sealing
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
65
good battery (1,840 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
high megapixels (46MP)
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
high megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (1,840 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 Vlogging info
Nikon D850 Vlogging info
30
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
29
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,015g)
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Nikon D850
 Nikon D600Nikon D850
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D600 Nikon D850
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-11-13 2017-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 39 153
Cross type focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.75x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lb) 1015 grams (2.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 94 100
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 14.8
DXO Low light rating 2980 2660
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 1840 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $1,900 $2,997