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Canon R6 vs Nikon D610

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon R6 vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Updated by Canon R6 II
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D600
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Canon R6 vs Nikon D610 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon R6 versus Nikon D610, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the D610 (24MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R6 was revealed 6 years after the D610 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R6 matches up against the D610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Nikon D610

 R6 D610 
AnnouncedJuly 2020October 2013More modern by 83 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon R6

 D610 R6 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon R6 and Nikon D610

 R6 D610 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Canon R6 vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon R6 offers physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon D610 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the R6 vs the D610.

Canon R6 vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and D610 is 61 and 56 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and D610.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D610 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer R6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Portrait photography camera
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography details
Nikon D610 Street photography details
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography advice
Nikon D610 Sports photography advice
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
70
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography factors
Nikon D610 Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (360 shots)
66
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Nikon D610
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging advice
Nikon D610 Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
30
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS R6Nikon D610
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R6 Nikon D610
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-07-09 2013-10-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X 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 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 102400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 6072 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon F
Total lenses 17 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 850g (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 94
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2925
Other
Battery life 360 photos 900 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $2,499 $1,600