http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D600-vs-Nikon_D700 Advantages of the Nikon D600 Significantly better image quality 94.0 vs 80.0 Around 20% better image quality Shoots movies 1080p @ 30fps vs None Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures Lower noise at high ISO 2,980 ISO vs 2,303 ISO The D600 has a slight edge (0.4 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance Much higher true resolution 24.2 MP vs 12.1 MP Capture more than 2x more detail in your photos Significantly larger screen 3.2" vs 3.0" Around 10% larger screen Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range Better color depth 25.1 bits vs 23.5 bits Distinguishes 1.6 more bits of color More dynamic range 14.2 EV vs 12.2 EV 2 f-stops more dynamic range Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None Automatically focuses shooting video Much better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 95% Around 10% better viewfinder coverage Has more storage slots 2 vs 1 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards Significantly lighter 760 g vs 1,074 g Around 30% lighter Shoots slightly faster 5.5 fps vs 5 fps 10% faster continuous shooting Slightly less startup delay 300 ms vs 400 ms Around 30% less delay when turning on Slightly smaller 141x113x82 mm vs 147x123x77 mm Around 10% smaller Cheaper $1,995.00 vs $2,999.99 The best price we've seen is $1,005 cheaper (more than 30% less) Advantages of the Nikon D700 Less shutter lag 197 ms vs 260 ms More than 20% less delay when taking photos More focus points 51 vs 39 Set focus accurately within the frame More cross-type focus points 15 vs 9 Grab focus in difficult situations Slightly larger viewfinder 0.72x vs 0.70x Around 10% larger viewfinder Slightly longer battery life 1000 shots vs 900 shots More than 10% more shots per battery charge Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s 2x faster max shutter speed Thinner 3" vs 3.2" Around 10% thinner