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Canon 80D vs Nikon D610

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74

Canon 80D vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 70D
  • Newer Model is Canon 90D
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D600
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D610 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 80D versus Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D610 (24MP) is pretty similar but the 80D (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was manufactured 2 years later than the D610 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 80D matches up versus the D610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D610

 80D D610 
LaunchedFebruary 2016October 2013Fresher by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon 80D

 D610 80D 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D610

 80D D610 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Canon 80D vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D has got outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon D610 has dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 80D versus the D610.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and D610 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and D610.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 80D provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The younger 80D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D610 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography factors
Nikon D610 Street photography factors
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography advice
Nikon D610 Sports photography advice
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
71
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D610 Travel photography highlights
77
weather sealing
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
66
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging features
Nikon D610 Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
30
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D610
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 80D Nikon D610
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-02-18 2013-10-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 16000 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 39
Cross focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 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
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 730g (1.61 lb) 850g (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 94
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 14.4
DXO Low light score 1135 2925
Other
Battery life 960 shots 900 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots One Two
Price at release $1,199 $1,600