- 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: | G10 | D600 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.95 | $2699.95 |
Street Price: | $1,899.95 | |
Date Available: | 2010-05-30 | 2012-09-18 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
19.7 oz
(558 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
47.6 oz
(1,350 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.3 x
2.9 in. (124 x 84 x 74 mm) |
5.6 x
4.4 x
3.2 in. (141 x 113 x 82 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | N-MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 24.3 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.33 microns | 5.97 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 52 | 94 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.2 | 25.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.1 | 14.2 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 411 | 2,980 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1) |
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) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 5.4 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
Movie File Format: | Motion JPEG | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
Lens: | Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S | Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 24 - 85mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 24 - 85mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.54x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele) | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/4.5 - f/29 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 72.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face Detect, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1 area | 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 |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 202K dots eq., 1.04x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter | 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 | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.52x | 0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.04x | 0.70x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,000 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Intelligent ISO | ISO 100 - 6400, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600), Auto (adjustable) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) | Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative), Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative), Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative), Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creative), Night Portrait (Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Illuminations/Creative), SCN (Sunset/Party/Baby 1,2/Pet/Periph. Defocus) | 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 |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; built-in flash supports wireless Commander mode |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced flash range) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | ISO-type Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | Motion JPEG | 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: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote | Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): | Wired remote socket, combined AV/USB connector, mini HDMI (Type-C) | 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 | |
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): | 380 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 900 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAh | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D14 battery grip |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 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: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, USB Driver | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 720p HD Movies (Motion JPEG), Mini HDMI Type-C Connector. | 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. |