Nikon D600 vs Fujifilm X-M1

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D600 and the Fujifilm X-M1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D600 was introduced in November 2012 and Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced in September 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D600 over Fujifilm X-M1.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-M1 over Nikon D600.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D600 has a 3.2" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-M1 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-M1 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D600

Nikon D600 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.70x magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm X-M1.

Nikon D600 features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24.0 mm and a total area of 861.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 50 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-M1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400.

Fujifilm X-M1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon D600 is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 6016 x 4016 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-M1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Nikon D600 has Nikon F lens mount and Fujifilm X-M1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Nikon D600 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm X-M1 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-M1

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-M1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D600 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-M1 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-M1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D600 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm X-M1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon D600 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Fujifilm X-M1 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D600 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 900 shots and Fujifilm X-M1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D600 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots. Fujifilm X-M1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D600 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D600, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-M1. Nikon D600 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps. Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps.

Focusing

Nikon D600 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and Fujifilm X-M1 has 49 focusing points. Nikon D600 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D600 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D600 and ±2 EV range on Fujifilm X-M1. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D600 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm X-M1.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D600 and 7.00 m at ISO 200 on Fujifilm X-M1. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D600 and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-M1.

Nikon D600 body has dimensions of 141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23") and Fujifilm X-M1 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54"). Nikon D600 weighs 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) and Fujifilm X-M1 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz).

Nikon D600

Fujifilm X-M1

141 mm

113 mm

117 mm

67 mm

113 mm

67 mm

82 mm

39 mm