60points

Nikon D600

51points

Olympus OM-D E-M5

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127 facts in comparison

Nikon D600 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5

Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Why is Nikon D600 better than Olympus OM-D E-M5?

  • Larger sensor size
    ?

    Full framevsMicro Four Thirds
  • 4 more focus points
    ?

    39vs35
  • 1.51x more megapixels (main camera)
    ?

    24.3 MPvs16.1 MP
  • 590 shots longer battery life
    ?

    900 shotsvs310 shots
  • Has a built-in focus motor
    ?
  • 2154 ISO higher low-light ISO (DxOMark)
    ?

    2980 ISOvs826 ISO
  • Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
    ?
  • 23 higher DxOMark Sensor score
    ?

    94vs71

Why is Olympus OM-D E-M5 better than Nikon D600?

  • Has a flip-out screen
    ?
  • 2x better video recording quality (main camera)
    ?

    1080 x 60 fpsvs1080 x 30 fps
  • 1.64x more in continuous drive mode
    ?

    9 fpsvs5.5 fps
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    ?
  • 335 g lighter
    ?

    425 gvs760 g
  • Has sensor shift stabilization
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  • Has a stereo microphone
    ?
  • Has a touch screen
    ?

Price comparison

Nikon D600

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User reviews

Overall rating

Nikon D600
7.7
3 User reviews
Nikon D600
7.7/10
3 User reviews
Olympus OM-D E-M5
0 User reviews
Olympus OM-D E-M5
0 User reviews

Features

Build quality

8.7/10
3 votes
No reviews yet
 

Video quality

6.0/10
3 votes
No reviews yet
 

Controls

9.0/10
3 votes
No reviews yet
 

Low-light performance

7.0/10
3 votes
No reviews yet
 

Autofocus

7.0/10
3 votes
No reviews yet
 

Comments

Franz

Franz

2 years ago

6 / 10

Stay Away = Full Format: Unsuitable for 80%

Franz

Franz

2 years ago

6 / 10

Even though it is somewhat outdated, it is still good when it comes to speed, AF points and so on. However, it does not have Wi-Fi. For that, you are much better off with an APS-C camera, for instance, the NIKON D 7200. Operating a full-frame camera requires a certain level of photographic understanding. The depth of field is very narrow. For example, if two people are standing side by side and one is 20 cm further back, the person in the back will already be out of focus. This wouldn't be a problem with an APS-C camera. Lenses for full-frame cameras are also much, much more expensive. If you want exceptional photo results and are willing to buy pricy FX lenses, then it may be worth it, particularly since the body is currently priced at less than a third of the original price – and it's about 10 years old after all. Most importantly, you must devote a significant amount of time and effort to understand the subject.

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Aron

Aron

4 months ago

9 / 10

A really good Nikon at a really good price.

Aron

Aron

4 months ago

9 / 10

A really good Nikon at a good price. A very good used choice. If you don't need the absolute latest and you're fine with a used camera, then I happily recommend the Nikon D600 and I am sure you won't regret it. Spend money on the optics instead.

Pros

  • Small, handy full-frame

Cons

  • Nikon D600 had sensor problems with oil spots
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Fabrizio

Fabrizio

11 months ago

8 / 10

È una fotocamera datata ma fa bellissime foto

Fabrizio

Fabrizio

11 months ago

8 / 10

Non eccelle con scarsa luminosità, ma nelle belle giornate fa delle foto bellissime. Chiaro è che necessita avere delle belle ottiche a cui poter applicare

Pros

  • Sensore fantastico oramai datato ma molto efficiente

Cons

  • Nella scarsa luminosità ha i suoi limiti
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Design

Type

DSLR

Mirrorless

The type of camera.
viewfinder

Optical viewfinder (OVF)

Optical viewfinder (OVF)

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
screen resolution

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nikon D600)

610k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
has a built-in focus motor
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Has a flip-out screen
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
viewfinder coverage

100%

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With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
weight

760 g

425 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

Optics

sensor size

Full frame

Micro Four Thirds

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
lens mount

Nikon F

Micro Four Thirds

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
maximum ISO

6400 ISO

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With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
maximum expanded ISO

25600 ISO

25600 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.
has AF tracking
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.

Videography

video recording (main camera)

1080 x 30 fps

1080 x 60 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
has a microphone input
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has timelapse function
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nikon D600)

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The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
number of microphones

1

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More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

900 shots

310 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a removable battery
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has a rechargeable battery
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a battery level indicator
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
battery power

1900 mAh

1220 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

supports Wi-Fi
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Has Bluetooth
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Has dual card slots
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
has pixel shift shot
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.
shoots raw
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
supports lossless compressed raw
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
Wi-Fi version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nikon D600)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus OM-D E-M5)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports a remote smartphone
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has an HDMI output
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.

Miscellaneous

pixel density

442 ppi

375 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities
Nikon D600
Olympus OM-D E-M5
The device captures 3D still photos and/or 3D videos due to two separate lenses.

Price comparison

Nikon D600

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