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Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Nikon D6 front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D600
Photography Glossary

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D6 versus Nikon D610, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the D6 (21MP) and the D610 (24MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D6 was introduced 6 years after the D610 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D6 scores vs the D610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Nikon D610

 D6 D610 
LaunchedFebruary 2020October 2013More modern by 78 months
Screen resolution2359k921kClearer screen (+1438k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Nikon D6

 D610 D6 

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Nikon D610

 D6 D610 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D6 features outside dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") and a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) while the Nikon D610 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

See the Nikon D6 versus Nikon D610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D6 versus the D610.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D6 and D610 is 50 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D6 and D610.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D610 to deliver extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent D6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D610 Portrait photography factors
84
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D6 Street photography information
Nikon D610 Street photography information
62
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D6
Sports photography with Nikon D610
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (3,580 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
70
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D6 Travel photography factors
Nikon D610 Travel photography factors
68
good battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (21MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D6 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D6 Vlogging factors
Nikon D610 Vlogging factors
30
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Nikon D610
 Nikon D6Nikon D610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D6 Nikon D610
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-02-11 2013-10-08
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 102400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3280000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 105 39
Cross type focus points 105 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,359 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1270 gr (2.80 lbs) 850 gr (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 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 3580 shots 900 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $6,496 $1,600