Nikon D610 vs Sony A6000

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon D610 vs Sony A6000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D610 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the D610 (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D610 was launched 6 months prior to the A6000 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D610 grades vs the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D610 & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D610 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D610 features physical 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 Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D610 compared to the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D610 and A6000 is 56 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D610 and A6000.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The D610 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier.