• 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Nikon D610 advantages over Sony A7C

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • More telephoto lens reach
    85 mm vs 60 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • 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
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Sony A7C advantages over Nikon D610

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • 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
    59 mm vs 82 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    4 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • 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
    204800 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
  • 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

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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

The Competition

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D610
Canon 6D
  • $1196
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D610 vs Canon 6D

Sony A7C
Canon 6D
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

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Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D610
Nikon D600
  • $1196
  • 35mm
  • Faster RAW shooting
  • $1900
  • 35mm

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600

Sony A7C
Nikon D600
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $1900
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony A7C vs Nikon D600

Compared to Nikon D750

Nikon D610
Nikon D750
  • $1196
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • $1700
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D750

Sony A7C
Nikon D750
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1700
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony A7C vs Nikon D750

Compared to Canon EOS RP

Nikon D610
Canon EOS RP
  • $1196
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D610 vs Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C
Canon EOS RP
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle kit lens

Compare Sony A7C vs Canon EOS RP

Compared to Sigma fp

Nikon D610
Sigma fp
  • $1196
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Internal flash
  • $1623
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon D610 vs Sigma fp

Sony A7C
Sigma fp
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1623
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen

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