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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


I know this sounds like a crazy question, but I have a D4 and a D600 on the way and with all of the obvious D4 advantages aside, can someone who has used both please weigh in here
and let me know. A lightweight 2nd body could be nice, but IQ is crucial to me.

I'm just talking about low iso IQ alone. We know the D4 is miles ahead everywhere else. I'm also wondering how close the D600 may be to the D800 when the D800 is downsampled to 24mp?

The D600 seems like a great bargain and I found one with a new shutter and hardly any use.




Apr 08, 2014 at 10:44 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


I think you'll be very satisfied -- it's more like the D4 than different, and the low ISO image quality is stunning. The dynamic range is fantastic, and the extra pixels sure don't hurt.


Apr 08, 2014 at 10:52 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


Thanks Michael. That's what I was hoping to hear.


Apr 08, 2014 at 11:27 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


I use both and they are remarkably similar in output. The biggest difference is in autofocus performance in my opinion. The d600 is a hell of a deal if you don't need top-of-the-line AF. I find that in dark environments (I shoot weddings so I'm speaking about receptions) that the d4 looks slightly better in indoor lighting but you may not tell any difference at all.

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Apr 08, 2014 at 11:37 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


Low ISO IQ - sooc barely noticeable.
High ISO IQ - no comparision.
Downsampling the D800 is a no-no - why would you use a megapixel camera to downsample ?
Recommend the D600 as a backup anyday



Apr 08, 2014 at 11:48 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


digicV wrote:
Downsampling the D800 is a no-no - why would you use a megapixel camera to downsample ?


Not all of us are printing billboards on a regular basis. I don't need 36MP, and would love for Nikon to offer an sRAW/mRAW option like Canon.



Apr 08, 2014 at 11:53 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


Up through ISO 12,800 you wont notice much difference. To give you an idea, look at my D3s vs D800 comparison here (the D3s can be used as a proxy for the D4 and the D800 as a proxy for the D600)


Apr 08, 2014 at 12:08 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


There is not a lot of difference IQ wise between DSLRs. What you are paying for is build quality, AF capability, and features. Any IQ differences are easily overcome in post.


Apr 08, 2014 at 12:09 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


At low ISO the D600 image quality easily beats the D4 in my opinion (which is based on owning the D600 and reviewing D4 samples online). The additional megapixels are useful, and nothing that I've seen shows that there is any magical color rendering on the D4 that the D600 lacks. Honestly, if someone offered me a D4 with the D600 sensor, I'd probably take that over the regular D4 (but I like megapixels for cropping when necessary).


Apr 08, 2014 at 12:24 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


digicV wrote:
Low ISO IQ - sooc barely noticeable.
High ISO IQ - no comparision.
Downsampling the D800 is a no-no - why would you use a megapixel camera to downsample ?
Recommend the D600 as a backup anyday



I was talking about down sizing the D800 to 24mp to compare "accurately" with the D600 which is 24mp.



Apr 08, 2014 at 12:39 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


I hope the following comparison by DxOMark would be helpful;

http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Nikon-D600-versus-Nikon-D4___834_767




Apr 08, 2014 at 02:16 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


Jonathan wrote:
I was talking about down sizing the D800 to 24mp to compare "accurately" with the D600 which is 24mp.


Totally reasonable -- and the only way to make meaningful comparisons between different cameras' output.



Apr 08, 2014 at 02:25 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


I shoot (or used to shoot) with both bodies side-by side I just sold the D600 with an intent to replace with D800E but I'm starting to miss it already. Shot an event this weekend with only the D4 and 28 1.8G and realized how important those extra pixels were. I had to do lots of creative cropping and the D4 was clearly hurtin for some pixels. I did get ALL the action shots though so that was a wash, but I normally shoot with both D4 and D600 and they complement each other well.

The D600's IQ is pretty identical to the D4 and D800's. The build, handling, and features are what separates these bodies apart.

There are 3 things that bugged me (personal thing) about having a D4 and D600 together:

1. They use different batteries - this means you need two separate chargers when you're out on the field or when travelling. I hated that. The en-el18 charger is huge!

2. The D600 uses SD cards only. The D4 uses XQD and CF. This means THREE different sets of cards and card readers. Whereas if I have a D800 as 2nd body, I can carry CF only and call it a day. Think about it.

3. The D600 has a different layout than the D4. Changing modes is different and it can take some time to get used to. The D600 has a slip-on eyepiece that can sometimes get dislodged when you're in the heat of the action.

Otherwise, the D600 is a very nice second body to the D4, if you can live with those "issues" (I know, first world problems right?).



Apr 08, 2014 at 03:05 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


i can only refer to the D610. it is my BU body and FF carry around. it creates a great image overall. i really have no issues perceived or real using it.



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Apr 10, 2014 at 07:03 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


Just commending on a very informative post!
DontShoot wrote:
I shoot (or used to shoot) with both bodies side-by side I just sold the D600 with an intent to replace with D800E but I'm starting to miss it already. Shot an event this weekend with only the D4 and 28 1.8G and realized how important those extra pixels were. I had to do lots of creative cropping and the D4 was clearly hurtin for some pixels. I did get ALL the action shots though so that was a wash, but I normally shoot with both D4 and D600 and they complement each other well.

The D600's IQ is
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Apr 10, 2014 at 10:21 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


This post might have been more helpful had you posted it before you bought the D600. Let us know how you like the camera. Think about replacing it after you have actually used it.


Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


Mr. Clean wrote:
Just commending on a very informative post!



i have to say that since the dawn of digital and the pixel race this is the same old story. never enough pixels for crop.



Apr 10, 2014 at 02:23 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


Mr. Clean wrote:
Just commending on a very informative post!


Thanks Mike, I try to help when I can



Apr 10, 2014 at 03:45 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · How does D600 IQ compare with D4?


I recently let go my D800 and purchased the D610. I thought I was going to hate it, but I am genuinely surprised at the image quality of the D610 sensor. It's basically a mini-D800 minus a few features--but not deal breakers. Surprisingly, I think it would hold pretty well against my D3s--so much that I'm considering selling it for the extra cash.




Apr 10, 2014 at 08:43 PM





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