Nikon D610 vs Nikon D750
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NikonD610 | NikonD750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2013 | September 2014 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Sensor format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 × 24 mm | 35.9 × 24 mm |
| Effective resolution | 24.3 MP | 24.3 MP |
| Largest image | 6016 × 4016 | 6016 × 4016 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 100–6400 | 100–12800 |
| Sensor detail | FX CMOS with 24.3 million effective and 24.7 million total pixels in global/USA figures; Japan gives 24.26 million and 24.66 million. Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data; FX 6016 × 4016 or DX 3936 × 2624 | 24.93 million total pixels; Japan states 24.32 million effective pixels, rounded to 24.3 million in Nikon USA. FX, 1.2× and DX image areas; maximum cropped sizes 5008 × 3336 and 3936 × 2624; sensor-cleaning system |
| Image formats | 12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or ordinary compression; JPEG Fine/Normal/Basic with size-priority or optimal-quality compression; simultaneous RAW/JPEG; adjustable and custom Picture Controls, in-camera RAW processing | 12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW with lossless compression or compression; JPEG and RAW plus JPEG; sRGB and Adobe RGB |
| ISO detail | Native ISO 100–6400 in one-third or half stops; Lo expansion to ISO 50 equivalent and Hi expansion to ISO 25600 equivalent; automatic sensitivity control | Expanded equivalents ISO 50–51200; Auto ISO |
| Image processor | EXPEED 3 | EXPEED 4 |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount | Nikon F mount |
| Stabilisation | Optical lens stabilisation | Optical lens stabilisation |
| Maximum continuous burst | 6 fps | 6.5 fps |
| Lens detail | F mount with body AF coupling and contacts; current Japan lists G/E/D, other AF and AI-P lenses, with restrictions. Non-CPU AI lenses support A/M and registered lens data; DX lenses use DX crop. Non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses excluded | Compatible G/E/D AF NIKKOR lenses support full functions, subject to PC lens restrictions; body autofocus motor for compatible screw-drive lenses. Non-CPU AI lenses support aperture-priority/manual; non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses unsupported |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM4800 phase detection, 39 points with nine cross-type; seven central points support f/8. Detection -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF fine-tuning, single-point, dynamic nine/21/39, 3D tracking and auto-area. Live view uses contrast AF with AF-S/AF-F and face/wide/normal/tracking areas | Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II; 51 points including 15 cross-type, with 11 points supporting f/8; detection to -3 EV. Single-point, dynamic 9/21/51, 3D tracking, group and auto-area; AF fine-tuning and AF-assist light. The US launch release calls all 11 f/8 points cross-type, but Nikon's technical specifications do not |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, 1/4000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time with optional ML-L3; X-sync 1/200 second, up to 1/250 with reduced flash range | 1/4000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time; flash sync 1/200 second, or 1/250 with reduced flash range; shutter tested to 150000 cycles |
| Burst detail | Approximately 6 fps in FX or DX; low-speed 1–5 fps and quiet continuous approximately 3 fps. Maker JPEG buffer claim up to 100 shots excludes FX Large Fine (51) and Large Normal (90); quiet single-frame, self-timer, remote and mirror-up modes | Up to 6.5 fps; low-speed continuous 1–6 fps and quiet continuous approximately 3 fps. Nikon lists 15 losslessly compressed 14-bit RAW or 87 large fine JPEG images under its ISO 100 conditions with a SanDisk 16GB SDSDXPA-016G-J35 SDHC UHS-I card; settings, card and scene affect depth |
| Stabilisation detail | Optical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation | Optical VR depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation |
| Flash | Built-in i-TTL pop-up flash, guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C; commander controls two remote groups; hot shoe, compatible Auto FP Speedlights and optional AS-15 for PC sync | Built-in flash, guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100; hot shoe and optical Nikon CLS commander. PC sync requires optional AS-15 adapter |
| Exposure controls | P/S/A/M, Auto and scene modes, U1/U2 presets; 2016-segment RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation, exposure/flash and white-balance bracketing; HDR, interval timer and virtual horizon. Current USA spot-meter range and ADL bracket count differ from Japan's 2–20 EV and two/three-frame specifications | P/S/A/M, Auto, scene/effects modes and U1/U2 memories; 91000-pixel RGB metering with 3D Colour Matrix Metering III, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted modes; ±5 EV compensation; Active D-Lighting |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps | 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps |
| Video detail | FX- or DX-based 1920 × 1080 at 30p/25p/24p, 1280 × 720 at 60p/50p/30p/25p; MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with linear PCM; up to 20 minutes at some high-quality settings or 29 min 59 s normal. Time-lapse movies and uncompressed HDMI output. PB's 1920 × 1280 sample caption and PR's Full HD 50p caption conflict with Nikon's 1080p30 maximum | H.264 MOV at Full HD 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p or 720p 60p/50p; actual NTSC rates 59.94/29.97/23.976. Maximum clip 29 minutes 59 seconds, with shorter limits depending on quality/frame rate; FX/DX movie areas, Flat Picture Control, power aperture, time-lapse and simultaneous HDMI output. Contrast-detection AF-S/AF-F in live view and movies |
| Audio | Built-in mono microphone, external stereo 3.5 mm input with plug-in power, adjustable sensitivity and 3.5 mm headphone output | Built-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output; adjustable sensitivity and wind filter; linear PCM |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Screen size | 3.2″ | 3.2″ |
| Screen dots | 921,000 | 1,229,000 |
| Touchscreen | No | – |
| Tilting screen | No | Yes |
| Display detail | Fixed 3.2-inch TFT, approximately 921000 dots USA or 920000 Japan; 170° viewing angle, 100% coverage and automatic brightness adjustment; top status LCD, BM-14 protective cover and live view | Tilting TFT with 170° viewing angle and approximately 100% coverage; screen dots count subpixels |
| Viewfinder detail | Pentaprism with approximately 100% FX or 97% DX coverage, 0.7× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity; eyepoint 20.6 mm USA or 21 mm Japan; grid display and depth-of-field preview | Pentaprism; approximately 100% FX or 97% 1.2×/DX coverage; 0.7× magnification with 50mm at infinity; 21 mm eyepoint; grid overlay |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 900 photographs | 1230 photographs |
| Body weight | 760 g | 750 g (better) |
| Release detail | October 2013 release month; Nikon Japan records actual sale on 19 October, while the global announcement is dated 8 October. The regional day does not establish earliest worldwide sale | Nikon Japan records sale on 25 September 2014; the US announcement specified late September for the body and mid-October for the 24–120mm kit. D750 was introduced alongside other FX bodies; no direct predecessor is assigned |
| Recording media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots with UHS-I support; overflow, backup, RAW/JPEG split and card-to-card copying | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots supporting UHS-I; overflow, backup, separate RAW/JPEG recording and copying between cards |
| Ports | Hi-Speed USB, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; accessory terminal for optional WR-1/WR-R10, MC-DC2 remote or GP-1/GP-1A GPS | Hi-Speed USB, mini-HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote, WR controllers or GP-1/GP-1A GPS |
| Wireless connections | Optional WU-1b Wi-Fi adapter and ML-L3 infrared release; no built-in Wi-Fi or GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g for Wireless Mobile Utility image transfer and remote shooting; no integrated GPS. Optional UT-1 communications unit and WT-5 wireless transmitter provide network transfer |
| Battery life detail | EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery, approximately 900 CIPA shots; optional MB-D14 uses one EN-EL15 or six AA batteries, approximately 650 CIPA shots with alkaline AA cells | EN-EL15 at launch; EN-EL15a/b subsequently supported. Approximately 1230 CIPA photographs; optional MB-D16 grip takes one EN-EL15-series battery or six AA batteries |
| Charging | External MH-25 charger; optional EH-5b AC adapter with EP-5B connector | External MH-25a charger; optional EH-5b adapter with EP-5B power connector |
| Dimensions | Approximately 141 × 113 × 82 mm | Approximately 140.5 × 113 × 78 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 760 g body only; 850 g with battery and SD card, excluding body cap | Approximately 750 g body only; 840 g with battery and SD card, excluding body cap |
| Materials | Magnesium-alloy top and rear covers with sealed joints in Nikon's announcement; Photo Review's resin-top description conflicts with the maker | Carbon-fibre front and magnesium-alloy top/rear monocoque; dust and moisture sealing; not a waterproof rating |
| Colours | Black | – |
| In the box | EN-EL15, MH-25, UC-E15 USB cable, AN-DC10 strap, BM-14 monitor cover, BF-1B body cap, BS-1 shoe cover, DK-5 eyepiece cap and DK-21 eyecup (Japan body package) | Original EN-EL15 battery, MH-25a charger, UC-E17 USB cable, AN-DC14 strap, BF-1B body cap, DK-5 eyepiece cap and DK-21 eyecup; later Japanese supply also lists EN-EL15b |
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