Nikon Z30 vs Nikon D600

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ30D600
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300S
      Successor ModelNikon D610
      MSRP$710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses)Body: $2099/ £1955.99 ; With 24-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR: $2699/£2443.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm35.9 x 24.0 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,80050 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      ProcessorEXPEED 6EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37126016 x 4016
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points20939
      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)
      Optics Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps5.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.8 MP
      Flash Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 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 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot meteringTTL: 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
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      DxO Low Light ISO2980
      DxO Color Depth25.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.2
      DxO Overall Score94
      Video Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4      		MOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Remote Control via smartphone Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Dimensions128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36")141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1"9.1 x 7 x 6.2"
      Package Weight1.76 lb5.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Battery PackEN-EL25EN-EL15
      Battery Life330 shots900 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z30 Nikon D600
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)Image sensor cleaning


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