Nikon D600 vs Olympus E-620

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelD600E-620
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300S
      Successor ModelNikon D610
      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 Olympus E-620
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      ProcessorEXPEED 3TruePic III+
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40164032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 19683200 x 2400, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      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,Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus (MF), S-AF + MF, C-AF + MF C-AF mode is not available with the contrast detection system
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points397
      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)Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen)
      Optics Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Lens MountNikon FFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDHyperCrystal LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.96x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.48x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3.0 - +1
      Shutter Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Fill-in
      Manual
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable
      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 meteringOlympus FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Wireless Flash Control (with compatible Olympus FL Series Flashes)
      Exposure Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program, Auto, Scene
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV+1 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, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAEL button (customizable)
      DXO Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      DxO Low Light ISO2980536
      DxO Color Depth25.121.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.210.3
      DxO Overall Score9455
      Video Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Operating Humidity30 - 90%
      Storage Humidity10 - 90%
      Physical Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Dimensions141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")130 x 94 x 60 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.1 x 7 x 6.2"
      Package Weight5.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Battery PackEN-EL15BLS-1
      Battery Life900 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card
      Other Nikon D600 Olympus E-620
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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