- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Nikon D600
- 24.2 MP
- Full frame CMOS
- 3.2" LCD
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Oct, 2012)These images are stored as movies that be played back at speeds of between 24 and 36,000 times faster, making the feature especially useful for the creation of time-lapse movies.
Conclusion Check out the Nikon D600
Features Key features of the Nikon D600
24.2 MP
Full frame
Rated 87% by by DPReview (Nov, 2012)Frame rates are consistent regardless of image quality or crop mode.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 24.2 MP    | 40 MP |
D600 by Antique-American (Nov, 2012)I am very pleased with the quality of the pictures and the fact that I can crop them up to 50% and still have a respectable pixel count.
D600 by J.-Pivkova (Oct, 2012)Pro landscapes could do just fine with the D600, but may appreciate the 12 more megapixels and 9 shot bracketing (for HDR) when they're printing large posters.
sensor size
D600 by Jeff-L (Nov, 2012)Recommend to anyone looking to move from APS-C to Full Frame - you won't regret it.
D600 by SluggoMagoo (Oct, 2012)Let's consider that the camera body cost around $2100.00 I'm thinking I've saved a bundle in the cost of purchasing new glass because I can slap on any old Nikon AF or MF lens and the camera work well enough to take quality pictures with an added bonus of a digital full frame sensor and more bells and whistles then I'll ever remember to use at one shoot.
viewfinder size
D600 by rsub8a (Sep, 2012)Rather than rehash the technical features, I'll summarize in saying that the gorgeous big viewfinder (compared to a DX format SLR) makes all the difference in the world.
D600 by DPReview (Nov, 2012)Features like 5.5fps shooting at full-resolution, 100% viewfinder coverage, full HD video capture with an option to record uncompressed footage via HDMI and a customizeable 39-point AF system would be pretty impressive in a camera costing much more.
body size
141 x 113 x 82 mm
127 x 97 x 79 mm
129 x 98 x 78 mm
focus points
| 0 | 11  | 40 |
D600 by Samuel (Oct, 2012)The biggest adjustment shooting on the D600 is: the FX sensor allows you to get more accurate and wider coverage in viewfinder(no more cropped images like my 300s, what you see is what you get now) and the 39 focus points is accurate and fast but seem to be crowded mainly in the center (my 51 focus points on my D300s covered more area).
D600 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2012)Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors; the center 33 points are available at apertures slower than f/5.6 and faster than f/8, while the center 7 focus points are available at f/8), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx).
Performance Real world tests of Nikon D600
DxOMark image quality
D600 by Armin-H.This is a great camera in terms of handling and image quality, even though I had hoped to just remain happy with the image quality of my "old" Panasonic GF-1, which, size-wise, is so much more attractive.
D600 by Testflyer70 (Sep, 2012)Color reproduction is absolutely amazing, and so are the levels of saturation.
DxOMark low light performance
D600 by DPReview (Nov, 2012)This video clip demonstrates the low light performance of the D600 along with the image stabilization of the Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR lens.
D600 by PhotoDad (Nov, 2012)The image quality is great, and the low light performance is much better than other DSLRs that I have owned.
shutter lag
| 0 ms | 120 ms   | 200 ms |
D600 by D.-Emerson (Sep, 2012)Don't notice shutter lag, and the buffer hasn't given out on multi-shot sprees yet, though I do have a lot of the "auto" stuff off, which speeds things up (like the auto anti-vignette, auto d-light, etc).
continuous shooting
D600 by D.-Emerson (Sep, 2012)I tried a long burst earlier today, and filled the buffer for the first time.
D600 by J.-Pivkova (Oct, 2012)Anything slower than that and you will find the buffer not clearing fast enough when you're shooting in burst mode.
battery life
900 photos
500 photos
500 photos
D600 by D.-Emerson (Sep, 2012)The battery life is fantastic, the mirror lockup mode using the remote is likewise wonderful, and the camera's noise levels in -complete darkness- are unbelievably low.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Contrast detection focusing system -
HD video -
94.0 -
Generic -
Gives you more flexibility when framing your shot -
3.2" -
14.2 ev -
25.1 bits -
Opaque -
2,980 ISO -
Sep, 2012 -
300 ms -
Built in flash -
141 x 113 x 82 mm
cons
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921 k dots -
0.5 s -
25,600 ISO -
5.5 fps -
260 ms -
None -
9 -
The screen is fixed in place -
86.47% -
No geotagging included -
None -
No automatic stitching -
1/4000 s
Reviews Word on the street
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Sensor
Nikon D600 | Rated 100% by by Anzere (Oct, 2012)The images are amazing, and now that Lightroom supports the raw format of the D600, the raw files are even better.
Nikon D600 | Rated 100% by by Triratana-Sanguanbun (Nov, 2012)Low-noise high ISO performance is really good as well.
Nikon D600 | Rated 100% by by Seacoast-Shots (Oct, 2012)Again, I can't tell you how great the photos from this camera look and shooting at high ISO's (400-3200) is amazing!
Lens
Nikon D600 | Rated 100% by by Louis-De-Vic--mondocane (Dec, 2012)Very nice camera, super nice package and the quality is beyond expectationsI wonder what it can do with a fix 50mm lens then.
Nikon D600 | Rated 100% by by P.-SU (Oct, 2012)in the movie mode live view, you cannot adjust the aperture (if you use the latest AF-S lenses without an aperture ring).
Nikon D600 | Rated 80% by by Matt (Oct, 2012)And if it is really that much of a problem (perhaps if one is using f/1.4 or faster glass), just manually focus, because at that point, you are probably just taking portraits where a shallow depth of field is needed and the focal plane can be controlled.
Focus
Nikon D600 | Rated 87% by by DPReview (Nov, 2012)Similarly, Nikon's AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G and AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lenses are excellent performers, while still being reasonably affordable.
Nikon D600 | Rated 100% by by Bob-Tobias--Robert-TobiasIt focuses quickly and produces very sharp images throughout its range.
Nikon D600 | Rated 87% by by DPReview (Nov, 2012)Cycling among the 39 AF-area points can be done easily and quickly by 'feel' with the camera held to your eye in the shooting position.
Autofocus
Nikon D600 | Rated 60% by by David (Nov, 2012)I'm used to Nikon "feel" on the controls and this one is very different even from the previous D600 that I had just returned because of the autofocus problems.
Nikon D600 | Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Oct, 2012)In addition to continuous-servo AF-C mode you’ll find a range of sophisticated AF tracking options at your disposal along with a single-point AF mode that lets you select an individual AF point via the D-pad.
Nikon D600 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2012)The 39-point auto focus system has proven to be fast and generally accurate, with the fastest speeds achieved using the AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G lens.
Image quality
Nikon D600 | Rated 60% by by hijazist (Nov, 2012)I am so happy with the image quality, build quality, features and basically everything about this little dusty gem.
Nikon D600 | Rated 100% by by MountainMan (Sep, 2012)The images are beautiful, the dynamic range still amazes me.
Nikon D600 | Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Oct, 2012)Overall image quality is very impressive indeed.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony SLT-A99 Most detailed video recording mode Sony SLT-A99 vs Nikon D600 |
 | 2 | Nikon D800 Best image quality as rated by DXOMark D800 vs D600 |
 | 3 | Canon EOS 5D Mark III Many many cross-type focus points Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon D600 |
 | 4 | Canon EOS 6D OK benchmarked shot to shot times Canon EOS 6D vs Nikon D600 |
 | 5 | Nikon D5100 Smallest D5100 vs D600 |
 | 6 | Nikon D5200 Lightest D5200 vs D600 |
 | 7 | Nikon D7100 Newest D7100 vs D600 |
 | 8 | Nikon D300 Most shots per battery charge D300 vs D600 |
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Nikon D600Top Nikon D600 experts at Sortable
- 36.2 MP
- Full frame CMOS
- 3.2" LCD
I'd choose the D600, it seems to be have slightly better ISO handling than the D800, is $1k cheaper than D800, and is slightly faster fps for shooting action. I'm not too sure about the Sony, if...
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- October 22, 2012
- Reply to: Overall Shooting: Nikon D600, D800 or Sony A99
Hey Yirmin I think you are mistaken, the D600 does indeed have a built in focus motor. There was a rumor going around before it was launch that Nikon had left it out, but that rumor turned out...
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- September 28, 2012
- Reply to: Internal focus motor
D800 is obviously for someone quite mature who really knows what he/she is paying for. Especially if u're not a full time pro photographer, but just are an amateur hobbyist , d600 will be the...
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- June 29, 2012
- Reply to: Upgrade from Nikon D90
- 16.1 MP
- APS-C CMOS
- 3" LCD
If your planning on waiting until your in Canada to get the body cheaper then maybe you should pick up D600 or maybe a used D800 when you get there. The specs are some of the best out there and...
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- October 23, 2012
- Reply to: Buy D7000 w FX lenses or go directly for D600?
The right step up for you is definitely a full-frame. I would wait for the D600, though. I'm sure this camera will fit somewhere in the middle of Nikon's range of full-frame camera, it will also...
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- July 4, 2012
- Reply to: Should I get D800, D7000 or wait for a possible D600/D400?
- 24 MP
- Full frame EXMOR
- 3" LCD
I'd choose the D600, it seems to be have slightly better ISO handling than the D800, is $1k cheaper than D800, and is slightly faster fps for shooting action. I'm not too sure about the Sony, if...
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- October 22, 2012
- Reply to: Overall Shooting: Nikon D600, D800 or Sony A99
