Nikon D600 vs Sony A6000

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon D600 and Sony A6000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D600 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the D600 (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The D600 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the A6000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D600 grades vs the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D600 and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are available at Nikon D600 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D600 enjoys outer 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 A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D600 and Sony A6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D600 versus the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D600 and A6000 is 56 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D600 and A6000.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The D600 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older D600 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.