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Ranked #2 and #5 in largest screen Nikon DSLRs
$1,997
  • 24.2 MP
  • Full frame CMOS
  • 3.2" LCD
Released September, 2012
The D600 uses a 39-point Multi-CAM4800 AF system that’s very similar to what’s found inside the APS-C equipped D7000.
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Oct, 2012)
 
  • 24.1 MP
  • APS-C CMOS
  • 3.2" LCD
First seen on June, 2012
 

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Features Key features of the Nikon D600 compared to the Nikon D400

MP24.2

Full frame

Angle view of Nikon D600
Recommend to anyone looking to move from APS-C to Full Frame - you won't regret it.
Rated 100% by by Jeff-L (Nov, 2012)
Front view of Nikon D400

24.1 MP

APS-C

megapixels

0 MP
24.2 MP

24.1 MP
30 MP
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 Antique-American (Nov, 2012)

sensor size

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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.
D600 by SluggoMagoo (Oct, 2012)

viewfinder size

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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 rsub8a (Sep, 2012)

focus points

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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 Samuel (Oct, 2012)
 

Performance Real world tests of Nikon D600 vs Nikon D400

continuous shooting

5.5 fps
8 fps
The smaller DX format image files do allow for substantially higher burst capacity and increased frame rates once the camera buffer is full.
D600 by DPReview (Nov, 2012)

battery life

900 photos
900 photos
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.
D600 by D.-Emerson (Sep, 2012)
 

Differences What are the advantages of each

Advantages compared to the D400

Much larger sensor Full frame vs APS-C
Around 2.5x larger sensor; higher quality photos
Much bigger viewfinder 0.7x vs 0.61x
Around 20% bigger viewfinder size

Advantages compared to the D600

Faster rapid fire 8 fps vs 5.5 fps
Around 50% faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion
More phase-detection focus points 51 vs 39
12 more phase detection focus points; Faster autofocus in reasonably lit settings
More cross-type focus points 15 vs 9
6 more cross type focus points; Easier and faster focusing in low light
Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000 s vs 1/4000 s
2x faster max shutter speed; capture fast action

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Competition What else you should consider

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Nikon D7000 Most shots per battery charge
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Nikon D800 Best image quality as rated by DXOMark
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Nikon D5100 2-way tie: Has a flip out screen
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Nikon D700 Big viewfinder
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