• 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D600 advantages over Canon T8i

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.97 vs 3.72 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 29 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Canon T8i advantages over Nikon D600

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • More cross-type AF points
    45 vs 9
    Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • 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 Nikon D800

Nikon D600
Nikon D800
  • $1900
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $1850
  • 35mm
  • More cross-type AF points
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon D800

Canon T8i
Nikon D800
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $1850
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Nikon D800

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon D600
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $1900
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $2079
  • 35mm
  • More cross-type AF points
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon D600 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Canon T8i
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $2079
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to 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

Canon T8i
Canon 6D
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon D600
Nikon D610
  • $1900
  • 35mm
  • $1198
  • 35mm
  • Faster RAW shooting

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610

Canon T8i
Nikon D610
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $1198
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Nikon D610

Compared to Nikon D750

Nikon D600
Nikon D750
  • $1900
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • $1698
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon D750

Canon T8i
Nikon D750
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1698
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Nikon D750

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