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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced November 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
  • New Model is Nikon D610
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D80
  • Renewed by Nikon D7000
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon D600 and Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and D90 (12MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and D90 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D600 was released 4 years later than the D90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D600 matches up vs the D90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D90

 D600 D90 
RevealedNovember 2012October 2008More recent by 50 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Nikon D600

 D90 D600 

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Nikon D90

 D600 D90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D600 enjoys outer measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Nikon D90 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the D600 and the D90.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D600 and D90 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D600 and D90.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D600 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon D600 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern D600 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D600 Portrait photography features
Nikon D90 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 Street photography highlights
Nikon D90 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography info
Nikon D90 Sports photography info
70
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 Travel photography factors
Nikon D90 Travel photography factors
66
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D600
Landscape photography with Nikon D90
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 Vlogging information
Nikon D90 Vlogging information
30
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
21
provides face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Nikon D90
 Nikon D600Nikon D90
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D600 Nikon D90
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-11-13 2008-10-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD monitor Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.5fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 grams (1.87 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 94 73
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 12.5
DXO Low light rating 2980 977
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 850 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual 1
Price at release $1,900 $1,199