Nikon D600 vs Nikon D90

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D600 & Nikon D90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D600 Gallery & Nikon D90 Gallery.

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.

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

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.