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Canon 5D vs Nikon D610

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74

Canon 5D vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Announced November 2005
  • Successor is Canon 5D MII
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D600
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D610 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon 5D vs Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D610 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5D was launched 9 years before the D610 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 5D scores versus the D610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon D610

 5D D610 

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon 5D

 D610 5D 
AnnouncedOctober 2013November 2005Fresher by 96 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D610

 5D D610 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 5D vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 5D enjoys exterior measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Nikon D610 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D and the D610.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and D610 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and D610.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D610 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D
Portrait photography with Nikon D610
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography info
Nikon D610 Street photography info
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography details
Nikon D610 Sports photography details
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (13MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (800 CIPA)
71
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography information
Nikon D610 Travel photography information
49
weather proof
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (800 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D
Landscape photography with Nikon D610
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D
Vlogging with Nikon D610
9
no video recording
30
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS 5DNikon D610
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Nikon D610
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-11-12 2013-10-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic II Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4368 x 2912 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 850 grams (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 94
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 14.4
DXO Low light score 1368 2925
Other
Battery life 800 images 900 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots One Two
Retail pricing $2,780 $1,600