Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon D600: 760 g ; Nikon D800: 900 g
- Sensor resolution: Nikon D600: 6038 x 4025 ; Nikon D800: 7379 x 4919
- Effective megapixels: Nikon D600: 24.3 ; Nikon D800: 36.3
- Max. video mode: Nikon D600: 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) ; Nikon D800: 1920x1080 (30/25/24p)
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D800 (36.3).
| Specification | Nikon D600 | Nikon D800 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D600 | D800 |
| Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 141 x 113 x 82 mm | 146 x 123 x 82 mm |
| Weight | 760 g | 900 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6038 x 4025 | 7379 x 4919 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 24.7 | 36.8 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.3 | 36.3 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 7360 x 4912 |
| ISO | 100 - 6400 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (50 - 25600 with boost) | Auto, 100 - 6400 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | Bulb+30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Average, Spot | 3D Matrix metering II, Centre weighted, Multi-segment, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (30/25/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 921,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD,SDHC,SDXC x 2 slots | CompactFlash type I, SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | No |