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Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D610 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D600
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A7
  • New Model is Sony A7 III
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Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D610 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D610 was announced 13 months earlier than the A7 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D610 matches up vs the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Sony A7 II

 D610 A7 II 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Nikon D610

 A7 II D610 
ReleasedNovember 2014October 2013More modern by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Sony A7 II

 D610 A7 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D610 enjoys physical measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D610 versus the A7 II.

Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D610 and A7 II is 56 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D610 and A7 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged D610 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography highlights
Sony A7 II Street photography highlights
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 II Sports photography advice
70
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D610
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
66
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
61
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
low battery life (350 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 II Landscape photography factors
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging details
Sony A7 II Vlogging details
30
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D610 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Sony A7 II
 Nikon D610Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D610 Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-10-08 2014-11-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 39 117
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony E
Amount of lenses 309 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 90
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 13.6
DXO Low light score 2925 2449
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $1,600 $1,456