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Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D610 front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D600
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D610 and Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and D810A (36MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The D610 was announced 16 months prior to the D810A making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D610 grades vs the D810A when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Nikon D810A

 D610 D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D610

 D810A D610 
IntroducedFebruary 2015October 2013Newer by 16 months
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Nikon D810A

 D610 D810A 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D610 has outside 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) whilst the Nikon D810A has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D610 and Nikon D810A in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D610 and the D810A.

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and D810A is 56 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D610 and D810A.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D810A to offer more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged D610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography information
Nikon D810A Street photography information
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography info
Nikon D810A Sports photography info
70
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography advice
Nikon D810A Travel photography advice
66
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
69
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography details
Nikon D810A Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D610
Vlogging with Nikon D810A
30
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D610 vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Nikon D810A
 Nikon D610Nikon D810A
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D610 Nikon D810A
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-10-08 2015-02-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 36 megapixels
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 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 51
Cross focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 lbs) 880g (1.94 lbs)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2925 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 1200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 2 2
Launch price $1,600 $3,800