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Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D610 front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df 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
  • Released October 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D600
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Announced December 2013
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Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D610 versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and Df (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D610 was brought out 2 months prior to the Df and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D610 matches up versus the Df with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Nikon Df

 D610 Df 

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D610

 Df D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Nikon Df

 D610 Df 
AnnouncedOctober 2013December 2013Same age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D610 enjoys outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Nikon Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D610 versus Nikon Df in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D610 vs the Df.

Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D610 and Df is 56 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D610 and Df.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D610 to provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Df as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography factors
Nikon Df Street photography factors
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Df Sports photography highlights
70
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,400 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D610
Travel photography with Nikon Df
66
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery life (1,400 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Df as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging details
Nikon Df Vlogging details
30
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D610 vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Nikon Df
 Nikon D610Nikon Df
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D610 Nikon Df
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-10-08 2013-12-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 39
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lb) 760 gr (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 89
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 13.1
DXO Low light score 2925 3279
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 1400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $1,600 $2,747