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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D600
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D610, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the D610 (24MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 2 years later than the D610 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the D610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon D610

 Fujifilm X-T2 D610 
LaunchedJuly 2016October 2013Fresher by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 D610 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D610

 Fujifilm X-T2 D610 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon D610 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the D610.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and D610 is 76 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and D610.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Nikon D610
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography details
Nikon D610 Sports photography details
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
70
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography advice
Nikon D610 Travel photography advice
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
environment sealing
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Nikon D610 Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Nikon D610 Vlogging details
33
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D610
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon D610
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon D610
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-07-07 2013-10-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon F
Available lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 images 900 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $1,600 $1,600