Nikon D600 vs Nikon D5500

Nikon D600 advantages over Nikon D5500

• Larger sensor
  35mm vs APS-C
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 5.97 vs 3.92 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Fast startup
  ~0.30 vs 0.4 sec
  Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  D600 test data on DxO Mark D5500 test data on DxO Mark
  2,980 vs 1,438 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• 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
• More viewfinder magnification
  0.70x vs 0.55x
  Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
• Dual card slots
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more storage flexibility
• Headphone jack
  Yes vs No
  Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
• Has anti-aliasing filter
  Filter vs No Filter
  Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
• Wider angle kit lens
  24 mm vs 27 mm
  Capture more of the scene with the included lens
• Faster RAW shooting
  5.4 fps vs 4.0 fps
  Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Bigger RAW buffer
  14 vs 7 shots
  Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)