We have published Sony A99 vs Nikon D600 Specification Comparison review few days ago, now focus-numerique just published A99 and Nikon D600 High ISO images, we have arranged both Sony A99 and Nikon D600 side by side ,
Shot settings: scene is illuminated at 200 lux, the Alpha 99 positioned in M mode with aperture f / 5.6, ISO and shutter speed is variable, You can also download the RAW files (samples) from the website.
Nikon D600 images look slightly more exposed, Both camera images have almost no noise at ISO 1600.
At 6400 and 12800 Sony A99 color NR (noise reduction) filter working very effectively, but small dark spots are visible all over the image due to noise, practically Sony A99 images are bit more usable than Nikon D600 at 12800.
Nikon D600 is a entry level Full Frame DSLR camera by Nikon, the camera features excellent core specification under $2K price range, the Nikon D600 is one of the the best semi-professional camera available in market.
select the best lens according to your needs and requirements, all the FX lenses listed below are fully compatible with Nikon D600, for more details read the article below
Best Travel Zoom Lens for Nikon D600
Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikon 24-58mm is affordable and sharp travel zoom lens for Nikon D600 DSLR, the lens features Vibration Reduction technology (VR II) delivers noticeably sharper photos and HD videos, Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor uses ultrasonic (inaudible) vibrations—rather than a gear system—to focus the lens, providing incredibly smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation, other features include Internal Focusing, M/A Focus Mode Switch, Super Integrated Coating and ED (Extra-Low Dispersion Glass). Buy Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Lens from Amazon
Best Zoom Lenses for Nikon D600
#1 Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II This fast f/2.8 Zoom-Nikkor lens is perfect for sports, photojournalism and wildlife photography. Buy Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 VR II Lens from Amazon || Amazon UK
#2 NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II – This versatile Nikon super-telephoto zoom lens is perfect for sports and wildlife shooting offering constant maximum aperture and VR II Image Stabilization. Buy NIKKOR 200-400 F4 ED VR II Lens from Amazon
Best Portrait Lenses for Nikon D600
#1NIKON 85mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens Affordable and comes with excellent optics, this updated medium telephoto f/1.8 lens is designed for shooting stills or D-Movie HD videos. The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G features Nikon’s Internal Focus (IF) system providing fast and quiet AF and produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Buy Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens from Amazon
#2 NIKON 85mm f/1.4G AF-S
Updated classic mid-range telephoto lens delivers incredibly sharp images and its fast f/1.4 aperture ensures a bright viewfinder image as well as beautiful background blur. Buy Nikon 85mm F1.4 Lens from Amazon
Best Macro Lenses for Nikon D600
#1 NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S The 60mm prime lens captures crisp sharp images and with features excellent color reproduction with smooth Bokeh, also include an internal focusing (IF) design that enables the use of polarizers and speed-light systems and a M/A focus mode that allows you to quickly transition between autofocus and manual operation. Buy NIKKOR 60mm F2.8 Lens from Amazon || Amazon UK
#2 NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
This medium telephoto Micro lens is ideal for extreme close-up and portrait work with greater working distances, the lens also have Vibration Reduction to capture sharper still images and video capture during low shutter speed, Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing – Non-rotating front design is convenient for use with circular polarizing filters and the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System. Buy NIKKOR 105mm F2.8 Lens from Amazon || Amazon UK
Take a look at quick comparison review between Sony A99 and Nikon D600.
Image sensor: both camera uses Same Full-frame sensor with same resolution.
ISO: The Standard ISO range of Sony A99 is 100-6400 expandable up to 25600, Nikon D600 have bit better, lower ISO range can be pushed to ISO 50.
AF Type: Both camera uses advance AF system but Nikon have more AF point.
Nikon D600 Hybrid AF system: Nikon D600 uses both phase and contrast detection method, for phase detection it uses Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 auto-focus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors).
Sony A99 Hybrid AF system, it uses Two phase contrast sensors, a 19-point sensor above the translucent mirror and a 102-point focal plane phase detection sensor, work together to deliver greatly improved subject tracking performance and increased precision. phase-detect focus is also available in video mode.
AF Working Range: Sony A99 have better AF working range with EV -2 sensitivity for improved performance and focus in low light.
In Camera IS: Sony A99 features Sony’s SteadyShot technology for image stabilization within the camera.
Top Continuous Shooting Speed: Sony A99 @ 6fps, Sony A99 is more fast compared to Nikon D600.
Video mode: Sony A99 is clear winner, you get Full HD @ 60fps and (Hybrid) Phase detect AF system for Continuous AF during Video mode.
Display:Sony A99 have fully Fully articulated 3″ TFT LCD with 1,229,000 Screen dots and Nikon D600 have Fixed LCD 3.2″ TFT liquid-crystal color LCD with 920,000 Screen dots.
Viewfinder: Nikon D600 features optical viewfinder.
Other features:
GPS: Sony A99 features in camera GPS, Optional in Nikon.
WiFi – Optional for Nikon, Sony Missing it.
HDR etc., Both camera offers in camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) capture. Sony Also features Multi Frame NR, Hand-Held Twilight and clear zoom technology.
Price Factor: Sony A99 is will cost you approx $800 more than Nikon D600
Conclusion: Nikon D600 is affordable and recommended for Still Photographers, but if you shoot Video + Still buy Sony A99.
Canon 6D have and Nikon both features newly developed CMOS sensor, Nikon have more advance AF system, see the comparison review below and select best entry level FF camera.
Sensor: Canon 6D and Nikon D600 both features newly developed sensor and ISO range of both the DSLR are same.
Image processor: Both DSLRs are using best image processor available yet, Nikon is using Expeed 3 image processor of Nikon D4 and D800 DSLR on the other hand Canon 6D is using Digic 5+ image processor of Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.
Lens Mount: (buyers choice)
On Top Continuous shooting speed Nikon D600 have the upper hand, Canon 6D limited to 4.5 fps only.
AF System: Both DSLRs uses phase detection AF system, Nikon D600 have more AF points compared to Canon 6D, But Canon 6D have more AF working range compared to Nikon D600.
AF working range of both the DSLRs
Nikon D600 Working Range -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Canon 6D AF Working Range Center AF Point: EV -3 to 18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
In Video both have almost same specification,
Display Unit(s): Canon 6D offers a high resolution display and a optical viewfinder with 97% coverage, Nikon D600 have bit bigger but lower res. display with a optical viewfinder with 100% coverage.
Other features include is WiFi and GPS comes with Canon 6D, Canon 6D also features In Camera HDR and Multiple exposures are also possible in-camera and up to 9 exposures can be recorded onto a single file using 2 distinct settings for control, Nikon D600 is missing all these features.
Price Factor: Both camera comes at same price range of $2K, so difference is not a big factor here,
Conclusion: Canon 6D offers more standard ISO range and Nikon D600 have more AF points, but the Choice is yours. Remember Both DSLRs have full frame sensor, Nikon D600 offers advance AF system on the other hand Canon 6D offers you more standard ISO range, AF working range, built in GPS, WiFi and better display.
Nice to see Nikon D600 in Kai’s hand, if you have some time take a look at 12Min long video.
We take a look at Nikon’s latest “cheaper” full-frame DSLR – the D600. How does it fit in between the D7000 and D800? Does it offer cheap and nasty performance or cheap thrills?
Nikon D600 and D700(Discontinued*) comes at same price range of $2K, but Nikon D600 features newly developed sensor, double megapixel with better low-light performance and more dynamic range, the Nikon D600 also offers video recording which is un-available at Nikon D700.
Nikon D700 features more AF point compared to Nikon D600, but New AF system is used in Nikon D600 for more accurate and features faster AF speed. Nikon D600 uses and have Advance Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection AF Detection Range -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C) and Nikon D700 uses Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX auto-focus module and features Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
Nikon D600 is a advance camera and comes at almost same price of Nikon D700, we highly recommend you to buy Nikon D600.
Nikon D600 vs. Nikon D4 High ISO test, both camera perform very well during High ISO test, Nikon D4 Image at ISO 6400 is very clean and have almost no noise on the other side Nikon D600 showing some noise with bit more details (due to high resolution).
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