Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D610 and the Nikon D600, 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 D610 was introduced in October 2013 and Nikon D600 was introduced in November 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D610 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 39 Focus Points (39 Cross-type)
      • 3.2" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Nikon D600 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 39 Focus Points (39 Cross-type)
      • 3.2" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D610
      4. Advantage of Nikon D600
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D610 and Nikon D600.

      PROS

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 94
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 94
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots

      Advantage of Nikon D610

      Nikon D610
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D610 over Nikon D600.

      Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600
      Cheaper $1999/£1799.99/€2499.99 (body only), $2599/£2299.99/€2499 (with 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 lens) vs Body: $2099/ £1955.99 ; With 24-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR: $2699/£2443.99
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 14.4 vs 14.2

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      Panasonic S5
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D7200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon D2Xs
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon 1D III
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      APS-H

      10.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 6D II
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      Full Frame

      26.2 MP

      Panasonic G10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Sony DSLR-A500
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Advantage of Nikon D600

      Nikon D600
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D600 over Nikon D610.

      Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 2925 vs 2980

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      Nikon D300S
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Olympus E-620
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-T4
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-S20
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D610 Nikon D600
        Video Capture
        Large SensorFull FrameFull Frame
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Large Screen3.2"3.2"
        Built-in Flash
        High DxO Overall Score9494
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
        Environmental Sealing
        Many Storage Slots22
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D610 Nikon D600
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D610 and Nikon D600 have 3.2" Fixed screens with 921k dot resolution.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. They both have 100% coverage and 0.70x magnification.

      Sensor

      Both models feature 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. Their native ISO range is 100 - 6,400


      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
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 6016 x 4016 resolution. They can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Nikon F lens mount. Due to their Full Frame sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D610 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D600 nothing can be done. On Nikon D600 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D610 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon D610 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Nikon D600 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D610 and Nikon D600 come with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 900 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D610 has Electronic shutter. Nikon D600 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D610, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D600. Nikon D610 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Nikon D600 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon D610 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon D600 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points. They both have detection range from -1 to +19 EV


      Exposure

      Both cameras' exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on both models.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection to Nikon D610 and via Hot Shoe to Nikon D600. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D610 and Nikon D600 bodies have the same dimensions of 141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23") and they both weigh 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz).

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      141 mm

      113 mm

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      82 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D610 and Nikon D600

      Nikon D610 and Nikon D600 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      GOOD
      73
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      GOOD
      81
      •   Large Sensor
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      81
      •   Large Sensor
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      GOOD
      80
      •   Large Sensor
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Large Sensor
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D610 and Nikon D600 and give both of them the score of 71 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      71

      Sensor

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      GOOD
      74
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 94
      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 94

      Photo

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

      Video

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      GOOD
      83
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      83
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      GOOD
      79
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      79
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D610

      Nikon D600

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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