- 35mm 861.6mm2
- 24.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Nikon D610
D600 vs D610 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D600 | M-E (Typ 220) |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Rangefinder |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $2699.95 | $5450.00 |
Street Price: | $1,899.95 | $7,999.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-09-18 | 2012-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
47.6 oz
(1,350 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
20.6 oz
(585 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.6 x
4.4 x
3.2 in. (141 x 113 x 82 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 37 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Kodak KAF-18500 |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.3 | 18.0 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 864mm2 (36mm x 24mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.97 microns | 6.91 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
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 | 69 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.1 | 22.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.2 | 11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,980 | 787 |
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) |
5212 x 3472
(18.1 MP,
3:2), 3840 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1280 x 846 (1.1 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.4 | 2.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) | |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Leica M bayonet |
Lens: | Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 85mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 85mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.54x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/4.5 - f/29 (tele) | Varies with lens used |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 72.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
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 | n/a |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 20.6mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 0.68x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | 0.68x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 2.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots (307,200 px) | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 2500 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 160 |
ISO Settings: | ISO 100 - 6400, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600), Auto (adjustable) | Auto, ISO 160 to 2,500 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 80 |
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, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Flash, Kelvin Setting (2000-12800K), Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 32 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area | Center-weighted with working aperture |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
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 | n/a |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
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 | Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58). |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced flash range) | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | ISO-type Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG | .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Threaded cable release |
Connections (extended): | Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack | |
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 | 2.0 |
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): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 900 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D14 battery grip | 1 x proprietary 3.7v 1860mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | Free download of Adobe Lightroom 4 for registered owners |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
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. | Cost reduced M9. No framing guide selector, no USB port. Available in Anthracite grey paint. |