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Predecessor: |
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Nikon D600
D600 vs D610
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Successor: |
Canon 6D Mark II
6D vs 6D Mark II
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Model Number: |
6D |
D610 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2399.00 |
$2499.95 |
Street Price: |
$1,499.00 |
$1,195.95 |
Date Available: |
2012-12-15 |
2013-10-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
51.1 oz
(1,448 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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47.6 oz
(1,350 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.7 x
4.4 x
2.8 in.
(145 x
111 x
71 mm)
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5.6 x
4.4 x
3.2 in.
(141 x
113 x
82 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
20.2 |
24.3 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.54 microns |
5.97 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
82 |
94 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.8 |
25.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.1 |
14.4 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,340 |
2,925 |
Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
6016 x 4016
(24.2 MP,
3:2), 4512 x 3008
(13.6 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2008
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 2944 x 1968
(5.8 MP,
3:2), 1968 x 1312
(2.6 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.4 |
5.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM; 18 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 1 S-UD element |
Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
105mm
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24 -
85mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
24 -
105mm
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24 -
85mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.38x |
3.54x |
Aperture Range: |
f/4 - f/22 |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/4.5 - f/29 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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38 cm to Infinity
15.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
77.0mm |
72.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase-detection: 11 points, 1 center cross-type point with -3 to +18 EV sensitivity rating |
OVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Multi-CAM 4800FX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 97% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screen (Eg-A provided) |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 20.6mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
|
921,000 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
ISO 100 - 6400, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600), Auto (adjustable) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto (2 types) Incandescent Fluorescent (7 types) Direct Sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) Choose color temperature (2,500K–10,000K) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control; Multiple Exposure (up to 9 images) |
Scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food, silhouette, high key, low key), HDR, Active D-Lighting |
Self Timer: |
2, 10 seconds |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual, FE Lock |
Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; built-in flash supports wireless Commander mode |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced flash range) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
ISO-type Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired, IR Wireless or Wi-Fi |
Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.52 |
0.50 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.52 |
0.51 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
36 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.52 |
0.58 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.4 |
5.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
1250 |
30 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.4 |
5.9 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
17 |
15 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.4 |
5.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
13 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.29 seconds |
0.26 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.67 seconds |
1.54 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.066 seconds |
0.218 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.074 seconds |
0.054 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.30 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.059 seconds |
0.054 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF mode:
Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.206s
Live View mode:
Full AF phase-detect = 1.679s
Full AF contrast-detect = 0.670s
Prefoced = 0.066s |
OVF:
Full AF lag, Auto-area Mode = 0.335s
LV:
Full AF lag, Sigma 70mm = 1.78s
Full AF lag, kit lens = 1.54s
Prefocused = 0.218s |
Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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4.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
220 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1090 shots |
900 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D14 battery grip |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
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Updates from the D600 include: new shutter assembly, faster burst mode (6fps), new quiet continuous mode (3fps), improved auto white balance. |