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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D600
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D610 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was introduced 2 years later than the D610 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5D MIV scores vs the D610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D610

 5D MIV D610 
IntroducedAugust 2016October 2013Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon 5D MIV

 D610 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D610

 5D MIV D610 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV comes with outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Nikon D610 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIV and the D610.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and D610 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and D610.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 5D MIV to give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography features
Nikon D610 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography advice
Nikon D610 Street photography advice
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Nikon D610
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
70
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography advice
Nikon D610 Travel photography advice
67
weather proof
features focus via touch
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
environment proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography factors
Nikon D610 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Nikon D610
31
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D610
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D610
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2013-10-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 39
Cross focus points 41 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 94
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 14.4
DXO Low light score 2995 2925
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 900 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Two Two
Price at release $3,299 $1,600