D600 vs D700

jdeg

^ broke something
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With the D700 now discontinued, you may be able to get a very good used model for less than the D600. Be sure to take note of the differences between the two:

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D600
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D700
Price$2,100Current used price: ~$2,000
Pixels24.312.1
Sensor size35.9mm x 24.0mm36.0mm x 23.9mm
File formatsJPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
NEF (RAW): Lossless Compressed, Compressed or Uncompressed 12 or 14 bit
TIFF (RGB)
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless Compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
TIFF (RGB)
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
ProcessorEXPEED 3EXPEED 2
Picture controlLandscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable Settings
Vivid
Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Standard
Vivid
Media2 SD card slots1 CF card
Viewfinder frame coverageFX: 100% / DX: 97%95%
VF Magnification0.70x0.72x
VF Eyepoint20.6mm18mm
Fastest shutter speed1/40001/8000
FPS5.55
Exposure/flash bracketing2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
ISO100-6400200-6400
Lo-1 ISO50100
Focus modesAuto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Normal area
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area
Auto
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Single-servo AF (S)
Focus points3951
Top FP High SyncUp to 1/4000Up to 1/8000
PC SyncNoYes
10-pin connectorNoYes
X-Sync Speed1/2001/250
Flash Comp.-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
White BalanceAuto
Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored)
Shade
Auto (2 types)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
Shade
White balance bracketing2 or 3 exposures2 to 9 exposures
VideoHD VideoNo
Monitor3.2 in.3.0 in.
In camera image editingColor Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Edit Movie
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Selective Color
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim
Color Balance
D-Lighting
Filter Effects
Image Overlay
Monochrome
Red-Eye Correction
Trim
GPSGP-1/GP-1aGP-1
Wi-fiEye-fi / WU-1bWT-4a
BatteryEN-EL15 / 900 shotsEN-EL3 / 1000 shots
DimensionsWidth: 5.6 in. (141mm)
Height: 4.4 in. (113mm)
Depth: 3.2 in. (82mm)
Width: 5.8 in. (147mm)
Height: 4.8 in. (123mm)
Depth: 3.0 in. (77mm)
Weight26.8oz (760g)35 oz. (995g)


Here are the features that are the same between the D600 and D700:
  • FX
  • High (6400) ISO range
  • Hi-1 ISO: 12,800 / Hi-2 ISO: 25,600
  • 3d tracking AF
  • In-body focus motor
  • Built in Flash
  • CLS support
  • Live view
D600D700
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theregsy

Senior Member
Great article, but thinking of upgrading (rather adding to the stable) and having trouble deciding between a new 600 or a used 700. general purpose photography with some low light gig photography thrown in, if I need high speed shot to shot times I still have the D2x. Opinions and comments welcome :)
 

Marcel

Happily retired
Staff member
Super Mod
Great article, but thinking of upgrading (rather adding to the stable) and having trouble deciding between a new 600 or a used 700. general purpose photography with some low light gig photography thrown in, if I need high speed shot to shot times I still have the D2x. Opinions and comments welcome :)

Hey, long time no see! Glad you're back with us.

I think it's only a question of print sizes. The high iso quality of both is great but the 600 has some more pixels. Now, the 700 is more sturdy and has been around the block a few times. Both cameras are great but for you, maybe the 700 would be better since the buttons would probably be the same as your D2x (I'm not sure about this but think).

I have both and love the 600 for travel since it is a lot lighter and smaller, but I still very much enjoy using the 700. The files are smaller and the results are still amazing to me. It's more of a "Pro" body than the 600. But, the 600 has a "Quiet" mode that can be very interesting at times.

So, they are different and I suggest you get to a camera shop and handle both and go from there. You can't be wrong with either of them.

Just beware that with the 600 you'll need a newer version of either lightroom or photoshop where the 700 would be supported by the program you are using now. This did bother me some for a while until I just got the programs...

Best of choice!
 

Geoffc

Senior Member
Great article, but thinking of upgrading (rather adding to the stable) and having trouble deciding between a new 600 or a used 700. general purpose photography with some low light gig photography thrown in, if I need high speed shot to shot times I still have the D2x. Opinions and comments welcome :)

I recently purchased the D600 as an upgrade from my D300s. I have now sold the 600 and replaced it with the 800 because I missed the feel and added functionality of the 300/700/800 type bodies. If that isn't an issue for you the 600 takes fantastic pictures. The colour, crispness and high iso is excellent. So far the 800 is no better in these regards, but it does address my other personal points.
 

fotojack

Senior Member
Yeah, I would have to agree with Marcel at this point. I think the 700 would work much better for you. If it was me, I would definitely get the D700. I've had the opportunity to shoot with my buddy's 700 and I'm quite impressed with it. A bonus for me, personally, is that it doesn't have video cluttering up things! :)
 

theregsy

Senior Member
Sorry for the delay in replying guys, but thanks very much for the insight, I think it may have to be the D700, sounds a little more rugged than the D600 too. As ever thanks for the expertise :)
 

theregsy

Senior Member
Well guys bullet bitten and money has been spent, I now own 3 DSLR camera's Fuji S2 Pro, Nikon D2x and a Nikon D700. Managed to find a used example with battery grip and 2 Nikon batteries for £1200 and its now mine. Only had a quick play with her but I am very very impressed even just taking a few shots in the living room. Its by far the most money I have ever spent on a camera, in fact never spent this much on a laptop either so its a big spend for second hand kit, but hopefully worth it. Really funny but with the grip fitted its bigger than the D2x and thats a huge camera, however it feels right, all the controls are where I would expect and it doesn't feel like a different camera.
So thanks again for your guidance and if it all goes wrong I'll blame you lot! LOL only kidding :)
 
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