Nikon D610 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Nikon D610 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D610 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

900 vs 305 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
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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 M6 Mark II advantages over Nikon D610

Less expensive
$1099 vs $1997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
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
49 mm vs 82 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
538g vs 1350g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 15 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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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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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D610

Canon 6D

$1201
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D610 vs Canon 6D

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon 6D

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1499
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D610

Nikon D600

$1201
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

$1900
35mm

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon D600

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1900
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D600

Compared to Nikon D750

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

$1201
35mm

Fast startup

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D750

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon D750

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1700
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D750

Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon D610

Sony A6400

$1201
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D610 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon D610

Sony A6100

$1201
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$673
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D610 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$673
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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