Nikon D610 vs Canon EOS M5

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Nikon D610 vs Canon EOS M5

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35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D610 conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D610 advantages over Canon EOS M5

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 1.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D610 test data on DxO Mark EOS M5 test data on DxO Mark

2,925 vs 1,262 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D610 test data on DxO Mark EOS M5 test data on DxO Mark

14.4 vs 12.4 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Longer stills battery life
More info

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

900 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
85 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

Canon EOS M5 advantages over Nikon D610

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$899 vs $1997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
60 mm vs 82 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
557g vs 1350g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
540k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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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.
Read our Nikon D610 Express Review

Enthusiast-oriented compact camera body; Good image quality in most situations; Built-in electronic viewfinder; Impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Very good overall performance.
High ISO image quality and dynamic range aren't quite up to par with some of its competition; No 4K video recording; Native EF-M lens selection is still limited; Below average battery life.
Read our Canon EOS M5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D610

Canon 6D

$1597
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D610 vs Canon 6D

Canon EOS M5

Canon 6D

$679
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1699
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D610

Nikon D600

$1597
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

$1900
35mm

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600

Canon EOS M5

Nikon D600

$679
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1900
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Nikon D600

Compared to Nikon D750

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

$1597
35mm

Fast startup

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D750

Canon EOS M5

Nikon D750

$679
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1700
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Nikon D750

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Nikon D610

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$1597
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D610 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$679
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Nikon D610

Canon EOS M50

$1597
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D610 vs Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M50

$679
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS M50

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