Sigma DP1 vs Nikon D600

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Sigma DP1 vs Nikon D600

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0.98 inch 285.7mm²
4.6 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sigma DP1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the DP1.

35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Nikon D600 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the D600.

Succeeded by the Nikon D610
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Differences

Sigma DP1 advantages over Nikon D600

Less expensive
$999 vs $2700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 7.84 vs 5.97 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
50 mm vs 82 mm
Thinner

Nikon D600 advantages over Sigma DP1

Larger sensor
35mm vs 0.98 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 3.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

900 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
921k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.26 vs 1.53 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.3 vs 4.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.4 fps vs 3.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
28 vs 3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Sigma DP1 Review

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.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D800

Sigma DP1

Nikon D800

$999
0.98 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$1850
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP1 vs 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

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Sigma DP1

Canon 5D Mark III

$999
0.98 inch

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

$2079
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP1 vs 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

Compared to Canon 6D

Sigma DP1

Canon 6D

$999
0.98 inch

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP1 vs 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

Compared to Nikon D610

Sigma DP1

Nikon D610

$999
0.98 inch

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$1597
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP1 vs Nikon D610

Nikon D600

Nikon D610

$1900
35mm

$1597
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610

Compared to Nikon D750

Sigma DP1

Nikon D750

$999
0.98 inch

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$1698
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP1 vs Nikon D750

Nikon D600

Nikon D750

$1900
35mm

Fast startup

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon D750

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