Nikon D610 vs Nikon D7100

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon D610 versus Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the D610 (24MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is very close but the D610 (Full frame) and D7100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The D610 was manufactured 6 months after the D7100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D610 grades against the D7100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D610 & Nikon D7100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D610 Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D610 enjoys exterior measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D610 vs the D7100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and D7100 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D610 and D7100.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The D610 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.