Canon 310 HS vs Nikon D600

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Canon 310 HS vs Nikon D600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 310 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 310 HS.

35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Nikon D600 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the D600.

Succeeded by the Canon 320 HS
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Succeeded by the Nikon D610
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Differences

Canon 310 HS advantages over Nikon D600

Less expensive
$260 vs $2700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
22 mm vs 82 mm
Thinner
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Nikon D600 advantages over Canon 310 HS

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

900 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
921k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.26 vs 0.38 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.4 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

Excellent 28-224mm zoom range; 3-inch LCD with 461K-dots; Full HD movie mode; Good print quality; Fun to shoot.
Odd button/switch positions; Moderate chromatic aberration; Soft corners; Dim flash results; Below-average battery life.
Read our Canon 310 HS Express Review

Great controls for amateur or pro; Good grip and heft; Impressive low-light performance; Very good dynamic range; Excellent battery life; Built-in lens correction.
Dust and oil spatter problem; Moire problem with certain subjects; Slower X-sync speed; Slow AF in Live view mode; Aliasing in videos.
Read our Nikon D600 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Canon 310 HS

Olympus Stylus-7040

$250
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
More dots on screen

$206
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Nikon D600

Olympus Stylus-7040

$1900
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$206
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D600 vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Canon 310 HS

Samsung ST200F

$250
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
HDMI out

$225
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Samsung ST200F

Nikon D600

Samsung ST200F

$1900
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$225
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D600 vs Samsung ST200F

Compared to Canon 6D

Canon 310 HS

Canon 6D

$250
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Canon 6D

Nikon D600

Canon 6D

$1900
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D600 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Samsung WB30F

Canon 310 HS

Samsung WB30F

$250
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
HDMI out

$265
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Nikon D600

Samsung WB30F

$1900
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$265
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D600 vs Samsung WB30F

Compared to Nikon D610

Canon 310 HS

Nikon D610

$250
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$1597
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Nikon D610

Nikon D600

Nikon D610

$1900
35mm

$1597
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610

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