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Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D610 front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

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
  • Announced October 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D600
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
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Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon D610 and Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and D800E (36MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The D610 was launched 17 months after the D800E making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D610 scores vs the D800E with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Nikon D800E

 D610 D800E 
ReleasedOctober 2013June 2012Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Nikon D610

 D800E D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Nikon D800E

 D610 D800E 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D610 enjoys outside 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) while the Nikon D800E has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D610 compared to the D800E.

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D610 and D800E is 56 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D610 and D800E.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D800E to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern D610 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D610
Portrait photography with Nikon D800E
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
83
manual focus
fantastic MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography factors
Nikon D800E Street photography factors
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography factors
Nikon D800E Sports photography factors
70
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
66
environment proof
fantastic MP (36MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography info
Nikon D800E Landscape photography info
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging features
Nikon D800E Vlogging features
30
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D610 vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Nikon D800E
 Nikon D610Nikon D800E
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D610 Nikon D800E
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-10-08 2012-06-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 39 51
Cross focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 900 gr (1.98 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 96
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 14.3
DXO Low light score 2925 2979
Other
Battery life 900 shots 900 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $1,600 $2,389