- 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.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.3 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon SX540 HS Review.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon SX530 HS
SX530 HS vs SX540 HS |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D610
D600 vs D610 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D600 | SX540 HS |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $2699.95 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,899.95 | $364.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-09-18 | 2016-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
47.6 oz
(1,350 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
15.6 oz
(442 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.6 x
4.4 x
3.2 in. (141 x 113 x 82 mm) |
4.7 x
3.2 x
3.6 in. (120 x 82 x 92 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.3 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.97 microns | 1.19 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 94 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.1 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.2 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,980 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6016 x 4016
(24.2 MP,
3:2), 4512 x 3008 (13.6 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2008 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1968 (5.8 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 85mm | 24 - 1,200mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 85mm | 4.3 - 215mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.54x | 50.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/4.5 - f/29 (tele) | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - ?? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 72.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Multi-CAM 4800FX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View & Movie modes | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 20.6mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots (307,200 px) | 461,000 dots (153,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | ISO 100 - 6400, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600), Auto (adjustable) | Auto, ISO 80 - 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food, silhouette, high key, low key), HDR, Active D-Lighting | Live View Control, Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; built-in flash supports wireless Commander mode | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro; Red-Eye Reduction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced flash range) | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO-type Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack | Mini HDMI (Type-C), Mini-B USB |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.50 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.51 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 36 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.58 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 28 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.4 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.4 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.26 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.54 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.218 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.054 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.30 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.054 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF lag, Auto-area Mode = 0.335s LV: Full AF lag, Sigma 70mm = 1.78s Full AF lag, kit lens = 1.54s Prefocused = 0.218s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 205 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 900 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 45 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D14 battery grip | Proprietary NB-6LH |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 24.3MP full frame (35.9 x 24mm) CMOS sensor, EXPEED 3 processor, 5.5 fps burst mode, 150K shutter, locking mode dial, dual SD card slots, UHS-1 compliant, uncompressed Full HD 8-bit video streaming via HDMI, stereo mic jack, headphone jack. | |
