Product Comparison: Nikon D300 vs Nikon D600

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Nikon D300 Digital Camera

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Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera

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General Specifications

Brand

Nikon

Model

D300

D600

Origin

Thailand

About the Product

Nikon's exclusive digital image processing system advances DX-format image quality to new levels. 170-degree, wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection makes critical image review possible.

Passionate photographers who seek exceptional full-frame, high-resolution performance rely on Nikon FX-format HD-SLRs. For the first time ever, that level of performance is available in a compact, affordable HD-SLR. D600’s 24.3 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor captures every detail with lifelike sharpness.

Key Specs

Sensor Resolution

12.3 MP

24.3 MP

Sensor Type

CMOS

Lens

Body

Viewfinder

Pentaprism

Sensor Resolution

Size & Weight

Height

4.5 in.

4.4 in.

Width

5.8 in.

5.6 in.

Depth

2.9 in.

3.2 in.

Weight

29.3 oz.

26.8 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Nikon D300 Digital Camera

The first thing that strikes you is the feel and weight of the body, this feels like a proper pro SLR should.
The D300 is Nikon's premium DX format camera, with a comparatively small and lightweight but well specified workhorse.
It is a heavy camera but the body shell is made from magnesium alloy, meaning it's extremely strong and durable.
If you are a professional and you like the huge, chunky feel and weight of the D1, D2 or D3 series, then the D300 feels a little flimsy and insecure -- even with the vertical grip.
If you are looking for a small and lightweight travel or walkabout camera that is convenient to take everywhere then the D300 is not it.

Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera

Compact and lightweight body.
I love the size and weight!
Relatively low weight, good ergonomics.
The camera weight and size are very manageable.
It is heavier than I expected.

Imaging

ISO Settings

Auto: 200-3200, Extended: 100-6400

Auto: 100-6400, Extended: 50-25600

Burst Mode

Yes

Low Light/High Sensitivity

Yes

Face Detection

Yes

Image File Format(s)

RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG

JPEG, RAW

Low Light/High Sensitivity
Face Detection

What customers say about "Imaging"

Nikon D300 Digital Camera

I like is that the ISO range is much wider. I've been looking forward to a camera capable of higher ISO ranges as I've found the D70s too low for consistent night shooting.
Another great feature is the long exposure noise reduction facility, which marks this camera out as one capable of dealing with higher ISOs.
Sensor noise is very well controlled right up to iso 3200. 6 fps in RAW with a 15+ frame burst means running out of buffer is a thing of the past.
Build quality with weather sealing, reliable auto focus and good image quality above 800 ISO.
A month later, an unpleasant noise began to appear when using high ISO.

Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera

High quality JPEG images at default settings.
Outstanding low and high ISO performance in both JPEG and RAW files.
Fast, responsive camera when adjusting settings.
Wide dynamic range RAW files.
Amazing resolution, dynamic range, noise levels at high ISO.

Display

Display Type

TFT-LCD

Screen Size

3 in.

3.2 in.

Screen Resolution

921000 dots

Touch Screen

Vari-angle Display

What customers say about "Display"

Nikon D300 Digital Camera

As well as providing a preview of pictures, the screen is used to display the clear D300 menu system.
The screen is awesome. Huge and with superb detail. The menu system is pretty extensive but fairly easy to follow if you understand it all.
The screen itself is a revelation. This is Nikon's 3" high definition screen, which leaving mumbo-jumbo about pixels aside, means clear and sharp previews of your photos.
The wonderful LCD screen is very viewable and does a pretty good job of reproducing the scene you've just photographed.
The display screen doesn't flip, which I would find annoying.

Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera

Brilliant viewfinder, large LCD screen, good video.
Good battery life. Large screen.
The LCD screen has vivid colors and is larger than that of D7000.
The viewfinder is nice and big.
LCD screen colors aren't good.

Features

Water Resistant

Shock Resistant

Panorama Mode

Shooting Modes

Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Program, Monochrome, Neutral, Standard, Vivid, Custom

AUTO, No Flash, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Custom, SCN

White Balance Modes

Auto, Fine Tune, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunset

Auto, Color Temperature, Manual, Shade, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent

Shutter Speeds

30 - 1/8000

30 - 1/4000

Water Resistant
Panorama Mode

What customers say about "Features"

Nikon D300 Digital Camera

It also has a LiveView facility suitable for remote tripod based photography and a mirror up facility.
A nice feature is the light on the top screen too. Very useful when shooting in the dark.
The D300 also has better autofocus, metering and, crucially, white balance than analogues.
The AUTO setting is just so much more clever than lesser bodies. Pretty much use it all the time with little amounts of PP adjustment required in most cases.
One was the appalling auto white balance, which was pretty much unusable in artificial light.

Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera

Very solid build quality and good ergonomics / handling.
Battery life is good. Build quality is nice.
The images are absolutely stunning, and the ton of features are mind-boggling.
Amazing images, even at ISO 1000.
Excellent image quality due to phenomenal 24MP sensor.

Connectivity

PictBridge Enabled

Yes

NFC Enabled

Integrated GPS

Output(s)

10-pin RemoteTerminal, HDMI, Hi-Speed USB, Video output (PAL/ NTSC)

Hi-Speed USB, HDMI Type C, 3.5mm jack

Number Of Memory Card Slots

What customers say about "Connectivity"

Nikon D300 Digital Camera

The included USB cable makes connecting it to your PC or Mac as easy as connecting the USB to the camera and to the PC/Mac-no reader necessary.
The good thing is the D300 has an external mic connection. It transmits a clear sound and works perfectly.
The camera photo printing feature is very fast and responsive. I in seconds receive the printed photos from the camera.
No camera control software to connect with PC (optional), Canon has it free.
I would like to see 2 slots of a memory card like many similar cameras because one card is clearly not enough when you use it on holiday.

Nikon D600 Digital SLR Camera