Nikon D600 vs Nikon Z7

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Nikon D600 vs Nikon Z7

35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Nikon D600 Review.
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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z7 Review.
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Compare Nikon Z7 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon Z7 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D610
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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Nikon D600 advantages over Nikon Z7

Less expensive
$1900* vs $3097
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 4.35 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 1.5 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 Z7 test data on DxO Mark

2,980 vs 2,668 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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 400 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
85 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon Z7 advantages over Nikon D600

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Newer
6 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 921k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.80x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
45.7 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.0 fps vs 5.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.0 fps vs 5.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
23 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

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.
Read our Nikon D600 Review

Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.
Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.
Read our Nikon Z7 Review

The Competition

Compared to 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

Nikon Z7

Canon 6D

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon D600

Nikon D610

$1900
35mm

$1271
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610

Nikon Z7

Nikon D610

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1271
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon D610

Compared to Nikon D750

Nikon D600

Nikon D750

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon D750

Nikon Z7

Nikon D750

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1698
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon D750

Compared to Nikon Z6

Nikon D600

Nikon Z6

$1900
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$1797
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon D600

Canon EOS R

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1583
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D600 vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1583
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

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