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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4016
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D600 maximum resolution of 6016 x 4016 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Nikon D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The Nikon D600 is equipped with larger sensor than the Nikon D500: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm). This is very important specification of this model because big sensor allows you to capture pictures of the better quality. The Nikon D500 provides more number of focus points in compare with the Nikon D600: 153 vs 39. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The Nikon D500 has tilting display which will allow you to make amazing selfie photos. The Nikon D500 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Nikon D600 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Nikon D500 has a touch screen. The Nikon D500 provides better highest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Nikon D600 has built-in flash. The Nikon D500 is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi which will help the camera owner to transfer pictures wirelessly from a camera to a PC. The Nikon D500 battery life is better in compare to the Nikon D600 battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 1240 shots with the D500 and only 900 with the D600. The D600 weighs 850g that is 10g lighter than the weight of the Nikon D500.
Taking into account the above differences the D500 is the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon