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Predecessor: |
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Pentax K-3 II
K-3 II vs K-3 III
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Successor: |
Nikon D610
D600 vs D610
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Model Number: |
D600 |
K-3 III |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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K-3 Mark III |
Camera Format: |
SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2699.95 |
$1999.95 |
Street Price: |
$1,899.95 |
$1,846.95 |
Date Available: |
2012-09-18 |
2021-04-06 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
47.6 oz
(1,350 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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28.9 oz
(820 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.6 x
4.4 x
3.2 in.
(141 x
113 x
82 mm)
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5.3 x
4.1 x
2.9 in.
(135 x
104 x
74 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
24.3 |
25.7 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
361.15mm2 (23.30mm x 15.50mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.97 microns |
3.76 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Optional |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
94 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
25.1 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.2 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,980 |
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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) |
6192 x 4128
(25.6 MP,
3:2), 4752 x 3168
(15.1 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.4 |
12.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
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3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
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 |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
85mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
24 -
85mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.54x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/4.5 - f/29 (tele) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity
15.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
72.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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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 |
SAFOX 13 TTL phase-matching - 101 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 20.6mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 1.05x mag., 20.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +1.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
1.05x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,000 dots
(307,200 px)
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1,620,000 dots
(540,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
1600000 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
ISO 100 - 6400, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600), Auto (adjustable) |
Auto, 100-1600000 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 307K-pixel RGBIr sensor, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted |
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 |
Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Grainy Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off) |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
24.0 megapixels |
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 |
P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced flash range) |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO-type Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or wireless |
Optional Wired or IR |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack |
USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-C), Micro B,Micro (Type D) HMDI, External cable switch terminal (2.5mm), X-sync socket, 3.5mm stereo mic input, 3.5mm headphone jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.50 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.51 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
36 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.58 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.4 |
12.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
28 |
30 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.4 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
14 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.4 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
12 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.26 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.54 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.218 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.054 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.30 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.054 seconds |
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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 |
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Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
900 shots |
800 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D14 battery grip |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
OS Compatibility: |
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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. |
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