Nikon D610 vs Samsung NX1

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Nikon D610 vs Samsung NX1

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35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Nikon D610 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D610 conclusion.

APS-C 369.0mm²
28.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Samsung NX1 in the real world.
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Compare Samsung NX1 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Samsung NX1 conclusion.

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Differences

Nikon D610 advantages over Samsung NX1

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 3.63 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.7 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 NX1 test data on DxO Mark

2,925 vs 1,363 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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 500 shots
Capture more photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Samsung NX1 advantages over Nikon D610

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
More pixels
28.2 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
15.2 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
53 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
15.1 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
22 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
51200 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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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

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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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

Very good, high-resolution image quality; Excellent high ISO performance with RAW files; Very good dynamic range; Blazing fast 15fps full-res burst mode; Deep buffer; Great build quality & comfortable ergonomics; Lots of physical controls; Great battery life; Fast single-shot AF.
Continuous AF performance still not as robust as competing DSLRs; Aggressive JPEG noise reduction at high ISOs; JPEG colors and saturation less pleasing at higher ISOs; H.265 video codec can be difficult to work with.
Read our Samsung NX1 Review

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

Samsung NX1

Canon 6D

$1797
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1699
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX1 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D610

Nikon D600

$1198
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

$1900
35mm

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600

Samsung NX1

Nikon D600

$1797
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1900
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX1 vs Nikon D600

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

Samsung NX1

Nikon D750

$1797
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1698
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX1 vs Nikon D750

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Nikon D610

Fujifilm X-T2

$1198
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D610 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Samsung NX1

Fujifilm X-T2

$1797
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Thinner

Compare Samsung NX1 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Nikon D610

Fujifilm X-T3

$1198
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D610 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Samsung NX1

Fujifilm X-T3

$1797
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
Newer

Compare Samsung NX1 vs Fujifilm X-T3

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