Reasons to choose D600
Released in 2012, D600 has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 24.3 MP effective resolution, and a 760 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D600
vs Nikon D700
VS
Sensor area
862 mm²
D600860 mm²
D700- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.1%
The D600 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 4 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D600MetricD700
24.3 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
35.9 × 24Sensor36 × 23.9
5.95 µmPixel pitch8.43 µm
35.46 µm²Pixel area71.11 µm²
2.82 MP/cm²Pixel density1.41 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
760 gWeight1,074 g
SD,SDHC,SDXC x 2 slotsStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D600 has the larger sensor area. The D600 has the lighter body. The D600 has the higher effective resolution. The D600 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D700
Released in 2008, D700 has about 860 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,074 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.