Nikon D600 vs Sony A7 III

Cameras
Compare Cameras
Nikon D600 vs Sony A7 III

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.

35mm 847.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Sony A7 III Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A7 III in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the A7 III.
Compare Sony A7 III image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7 III conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D610
Compare D600 vs D610

Succeeded by the Sony A7 IV
Compare A7 III vs A7 IV

Compare NIKON D610 vs SONY A7 IV

Buy From

Differences

Nikon D600 advantages over Sony A7 III

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
More info

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 710 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
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Sony A7 III 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
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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.
A7 III test data on DxO Mark D600 test data on DxO Mark

3,730 vs 2,980 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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
Lighter weight
945g vs 1350g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 5.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
163 vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.7 fps vs 5.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
33 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
204800 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
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
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

User reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read D600 User Reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read A7 III User Reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Nikon D600

Body Only

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Sony A7 III

Body Only

Body Only
Kit with 28-70mm Lens

All A7 III Deals

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

New 24MP sensor offers excellent image quality; Outstanding high ISO performance and dynamic range; Improved JPEG colors; Improved build quality; Fast autofocus; Excellent 4K video; Very good battery life.
Buffer clearing can be slow even with fast UHS-II cards; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No losslessly compressed RAW option; Dedicated battery charger not included; Menus are still confusing; No built-in flash.
Read our Sony A7 III 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

Sony A7 III

Canon 6D

$1665
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1699
35mm

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A7 III vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon D600

Nikon D610

$1900
35mm

$1271
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon D610

Sony A7 III

Nikon D610

$1665
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1271
35mm

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A7 III 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

Sony A7 III

Nikon D750

$1665
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1698
35mm

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A7 III 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

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

$1665
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

$1797
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Nikon Z6 II

Nikon D600

Nikon Z6 II

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$1797
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D600 vs Nikon Z6 II

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6 II

$1665
35mm

Less expensive
NFC

$1797
35mm

Top deck display
Newer

Compare Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6 II

Compare Other Cameras?