Nikon D600 vs Sigma sd Quattro

General	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Model	D600	sd Quattro
Predecessor Model	Nikon D300S
Successor Model	Nikon D610
MSRP	Body: $2099/ £1955.99 ; With 24-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR: $2699/£2443.99
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor Format	FX
Sensor Size	Full Frame	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	35.9 x 24.0 mm	23.5 x 15.6 mm
Total Pixels	24.7 Megapixel	33 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	24.3 Megapixel	29 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 6,400	100 - 6,400
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 25,600

Photo	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Processor	EXPEED 3	Dual TRUE III
Max Image Resolution	6016 x 4016	5424 x 3616
Other Resolutions	4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968
Image Aspect Ratios	3:2	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format		JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic	Fine, normal, basic
Bit Depth	14-Bit	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance		Presets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, Shade
WB Bracketing	2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off

Focus	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-1 to +19 EV	-1 to +18 EV
Number of Focus Points	39	9
Number of Cross-type Focus Points	9
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)

Optics	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Lens Mount	Nikon F	Sigma SA
Crop Factor	1x	1.5x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror	Quick-return type

Screen	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size	3.2"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	921k dot	1,620k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	1.09x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.70x	0.73x
Viewfinder Resolution		2,360k dot
Viewfinder Eyepoint		21 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1	-4 to +2

Shutter	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Shutter Type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane	Electronic
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	5.5 fps	3.6 fps
Mirror Lock Up
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer		Up to 3.6 fps at 19.6 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) Up to 5.1 fps at 4.9 MP for up to 28 Frames (Raw)

Flash	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain
Flash Range	12.00 m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200 sec	1/180 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Flash Bracketing	2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL: 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 metering	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

Exposure	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Average Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes		Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	0 to +20 EV	0 to +17 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	(2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)	±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Lock		AEL/AF lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway

DXO	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
DxO Low Light ISO	2980
DxO Color Depth	25.1
DxO Dynamic Range	14.2
DxO Overall Score	94

Video	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Movie File Format	MOV
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Unlimited Video Recording

Terminals	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Other I/O		1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output 1 x Sigma Proprietary Remote Input 1 x PC Sync Socket Output
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Mini Type C	Mini
Speaker	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Mono
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi	via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control	Optional, wired or wireless	wired

Environmental	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature		32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Physical	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Dimensions	141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")	147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58")
Weight (inc. batteries)	850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)	625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.1 x 7 x 6.2"	8.5 x 7.8 x 5.4"
Package Weight	5.05 lb	3.475 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Battery Pack	EN-EL15	BP-61
Battery Life	900 shots
Internal Storage
External Storage	Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC

Other	Nikon D600	Sigma sd Quattro
Self Timer
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread		1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount		1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction		Magnesium Alloy
Electronic Level Gauge
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image sensor cleaning

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