Nikon D300 with Nikon D600 Comparison

Nikon D300 and Nikon D600 Main Features

  • March, 2008
  • November, 2012
  • 12 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.5 fps continuous shooting
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  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 147 x 114 x 74 mm, 925g.
  • 141 x 113 x 82 mm, 850g.
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Nikon D300 Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
61
Value for money score
76
Portability score
66
Overall score
60

Nikon D600 Scores


Imaging score
76
Features score
73
Value for money score
88
Portability score
68
Overall score
78

Nikon D600 with Nikon D300 Overview


Let's compare D300 with D600. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D300 was released in 2008, and Nikon D600 in 2012. D600 is newer, which is a plus. D300 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of D600 is greater than that of D300. The difference of 12 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (D300), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon D600, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D300 has 5.5 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D300 has 5.5 fps continuous shooting.

General D300 D600
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model D300 D600
Announced March, 2008 November, 2012
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1
Number of Lenses 305 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 922k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.63 0.7
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 51 39
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 9
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 5.5 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 372.9 mm² 861.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 6016 x 4016
Max Native ISO 3200 6400
Min Native ISO 200 100
Max Boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min Boosted ISO 100 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 1000 shots 900 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL3e EN-EL15
Physical
Weight 925 g 850 g
Physical Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74 mm 141 x 113 x 82 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage Slots 1 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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