[4] According to Nikon the D600 uses the same Expeed 3 as used for the D4 and D800 series, with the same 12-channel sensor interface,[5][6] featuring a very wide dynamic range which provides the possibility of lightening shadows or darkening overlit areas (high dynamic range imaging, HDR) with one shot when shooting in raw image format.

According to Digital Photography Review, its build quality and user interface are between the D7000 and the high-end full-frame D800.

[1] Following complaints of dust accumulation on the D600's sensor,[9] in late November 2012, a user created a timelapse video as evidence that was then widely reported in photography-related publications.

[23] Ten days later, Nikon published a third advisory noting that "Nikon will replace [...] with a new D600 or an equivalent model" any cameras "upon which the above service has been performed several times" "if a number of multiple (sic) granular black spots are still noticeable".

[24] On June 30, it was revealed Nikon had allocated 1.8 billion Yen (17.6 million USD) for the cost of these repairs and replacements over the past financial year.