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 D810
VS
Sensor area
862 mm²
D600862 mm²
D810- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D600 and D810 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D600MetricD810
24.3 MPEffective pixels36.3 MP
35.9 × 24Sensor35.9 × 24
5.95 µmPixel pitch4.87 µm
35.46 µm²Pixel area23.74 µm²
2.82 MP/cm²Pixel density4.21 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
760 gWeight980 g
SD,SDHC,SDXC x 2 slotsStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/Type I CompactFlash
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion 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 and D810 have the same sensor area. The D600 has the lighter body. The D810 has the higher effective resolution. The D810 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D810
Released in 2014, D810 has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 36.3 MP effective resolution, and a 980 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.