Upgrade Guide

Nikon D3300→Nikon D600

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

D3300
You own
Nikon
D3300
£59 used
2014
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→
D600
Upgrade to
Nikon
D600
£172 used (+£113)
2012
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the D3300. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the D600
Unchanged or similar
Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Genre D3300 D600
Portrait
5.6
6.1
+0.5
Street
5.7
4.8
-0.9
Travel
5.3
4.4
-0.9
Wedding & Events
4.4
6.1
+1.7
Documentary
4.3
4.7
+0.4
Sports & Action
4.9
5.5
+0.6
Landscape
4.6
5.0
+0.4
Wildlife
5.4
5.5
+0.1
Casual
4.3
3.0
-1.3
Food
4.4
4.3
-0.1
Macro
3.8
3.8
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Architecture
4.7
5.1
+0.4
Astrophotography
4.5
5.9
+1.4
Full spec comparison
Spec D3300 D600
Price £59 used £172 used
Released 2014 2012 ↓
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 24.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 24MP 24MP ↑
Video Full HD 1080p/60 Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Autofocus 11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view 39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate 5fps 5.5fps ↑
Battery Life ~700 shots (CIPA) ~900 shots (CIPA) ↑
Weight 460g (with battery) 850g (with battery) ↓
Weather Sealed Not weather sealed Not weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots 3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount Nikon F-mount (DX) Nikon F mount
Memory Cards Single SD slot Dual SD slots
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