Nikon D610 vs Canon 1DX Mark II

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Nikon D610 vs Canon 1DX Mark II

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35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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35mm 864.0mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Succeeded by the Canon 1DX Mark III
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Differences

Nikon D610 advantages over Canon 1DX Mark II

Less expensive
$1997 vs $2999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Canon 1DX Mark II advantages over Nikon D610

Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1210 vs 900 shots
Capture more photos
More cross-type AF points
41 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
More dots on screen
1620k vs 921k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More AF points
61 vs 39
More AF points improve autofocus
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.1 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 15 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity

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Review Excerpt

Eliminated sensor dust-and-oil spot issue from D600; Great controls for amateur or pro; Comfortable ergonomics and weight; Excellent image quality and low-light performance; Very good dynamic range; Excellent battery life; Built-in lens correction.
Not drastically different from D600; Moire with certain subjects; Auto WB still too warm in incandescent light; Slow AF in live view mode; Aliasing in videos.
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Excellent image quality, especially from RAWs; Fantastic high ISO performance; Fast autofocus with great tracking performance; 14fps burst rate; Amazing buffer capacity; 4K 60p video; Robust build quality.
Very heavy, bulky and expensive; Dual memory card slots use different formats; 29:59 continuous video recording limit; Touchscreen feels underutilized.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D610

Canon 6D

$1198
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D610 vs Canon 6D

Canon 1DX Mark II

Canon 6D

$2999
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D610

Nikon D600

$1198
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

$1900
35mm

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D600

$2999
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1900
35mm

Fast startup
Internal flash

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D600

Compared to Nikon D4S

Nikon D610

Nikon D4S

$1198
35mm

Less expensive
Internal flash

$5399
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D4S

$2999
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$5399
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Nikon D750

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

$1198
35mm

Fast startup

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D750

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D750

$2999
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1698
35mm

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D750

Compared to Nikon D5

Nikon D610

Nikon D5

$1198
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

$4911
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D5

$2999
35mm

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$4911
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

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