Nikon D600 vs Sony A900

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon D600 vs Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D600 (24MP) and the A900 (25MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The D600 was manufactured 4 years later than the A900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D600 grades against the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D600 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D600 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D600 comes with outside 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 Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the D600 vs the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D600 and A900 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D600 and A900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A900 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern D600 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.