Nikon D600 vs Nikon D300S

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD600D300S
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300S Nikon D300
      Successor ModelNikon D610 Nikon D500
      MSRPBody: $2099/ £1955.99 ; With 24-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR: $2699/£2443.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      ProcessorEXPEED 3EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40164288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 19683216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 to 5 frames with strength levels varying according to number of frames chosen; for 2 frames, off and a chosen level are applied
      Focus Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3951
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)Type-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDSuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewWhen depth-of-field preview button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
      Shutter Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      DxO Low Light ISO2980787
      DxO Color Depth25.122.5
      DxO Dynamic Range14.212.2
      DxO Overall Score9470
      Video Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Movie File FormatMOVAVI
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Dimensions141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.1 x 7 x 6.2"8.4 x 8 x 6.4"
      Package Weight5.05 lb4.5 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Battery PackEN-EL15EN-EL3e
      Battery Life900 shots950 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Slot 1: SD/SDHC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D600 Nikon D300S
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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