Nikon D610 vs Sigma fp L

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Nikon D610 vs Sigma fp L

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35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D610 advantages over Sigma fp L

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 3.78 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp L advantages over Nikon D610

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
Thinner
45 mm vs 82 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 921k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (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
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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 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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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

We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

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

Sigma fp L

Canon 6D

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1699
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D610

Nikon D600

$1597
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

$1900
35mm

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600

Sigma fp L

Nikon D600

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1900
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L 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

Sigma fp L

Nikon D750

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1700
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon D750

Compared to Sigma fp

Nikon D610

Sigma fp

$1597
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

$1699
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D610 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A7C

Nikon D610

Sony A7C

$1597
35mm

Lens selection
More telephoto lens reach

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D610 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

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