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Nikon D610 vs Nikon Z5II

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NikonD610NikonZ5II
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2013April 2025
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeCMOSBack-illuminated CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 24 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution24.3 MP24.5 MP
Largest image6016 × 40166048 × 4032
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–6400100–64000
Sensor detailFX 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 × 262425.28 million total pixels; sensor-cleaning function and image-dust-off reference data for NX Studio
Image formats12-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 processing14-bit NEF RAW with lossless, high-efficiency star or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIF
ISO detailNative ISO 100–6400 in one-third or half stops; Lo expansion to ISO 50 equivalent and Hi expansion to ISO 25600 equivalent; automatic sensitivity controlStandard still-image ISO 100–64000; expanded equivalent ISO 50–204800; HLG starts at ISO 400. Conventional movie ISO 100–51200.
Image processorEXPEED 3EXPEED 7
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst6 fps30 fps
Lens detailF 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 excludedNIKKOR Z lenses; NIKKOR F lenses require a mount adapter, with model-dependent functional restrictions
AutofocusMulti-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 areasHybrid phase/contrast detection; 273 single-point or 299 auto-area positions in FX stills; 3D tracking, nine subject types and AF-A automatic AF-S/AF-C selection. Nikon's −10 EV sensitivity uses AF-S, ISO 100, an f/1.2 lens and 20°C.
ShutterElectronically 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 rangeMechanical, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutter; 1/8000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb/Time, extendable to 900 seconds in manual mode; flash sync at 1/200 second or slower and Auto FP support
Burst detailApproximately 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 modesOrdinary continuous high approximately 7.8 fps mechanical, 9.4 fps electronic front-curtain or 10 fps silent. Extended high approximately 14 fps, or 15 fps silent, with JPEG-only restrictions at the highest extended rate. C15/C30 high-speed frame capture supports pre-release capture; main 30 fps is electronic-shutter JPEG normal, not RAW.
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationFive-axis sensor shift; maker claim up to 7.5 stops at the centre or 6 at the periphery under CIPA 2024 using NIKKOR Z 24–120mm f/4 S at the telephoto end in NORMAL mode. Focus Point VR has compatible-lens and focus-mode restrictions.
FlashBuilt-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 syncNo built-in flash; ISO 518 accessory shoe and compatible external i-TTL Speedlights
Exposure controlsP/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 specificationsAuto, P/S/A/M and three user settings; ±5 EV still-image compensation
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 30 fps4032 × 2268 at 30 fps
Video detailFX- 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 maximumN-RAW 12-bit at 4032 × 2268 up to 30p in FX or 3984 × 2240 up to 30p in DX. Conventional UHD 3840 × 2160 reaches 60p with DX crop; uncropped UHD reaches 30p and Full HD reaches 120p. H.265 8/10-bit and H.264; N-Log, HLG, RED LUT support, waveform, timecode, proxy recording and Full HD Hi-Res Zoom. Recording-time limit 125 minutes, subject to conditions.
AudioBuilt-in mono microphone, external stereo 3.5 mm input with plug-in power, adjustable sensitivity and 3.5 mm headphone outputBuilt-in stereo microphones; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit for NEV and MOV or AAC 48 kHz/16-bit for MP4; external microphone and headphone monitoring
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalElectronic
Screen size3.2″3.2″
Screen dots921,0002,100,000
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 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 viewVari-angle TFT with approximately 100% frame coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentaprism 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 preview0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.8× magnification and 21 mm eyepoint; Nikon UK claims 3000 cd/m² maximum brightness and 60 Hz refresh
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)900 photographs390 photographs
Body weight760 g620 g
Release detailOctober 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 saleAnnounced on 3 April 2025. Nikon's later Z5IIC announcement explicitly identifies the Z5II as released in April 2025; month precision is retained because an exact first UK retail day is unconfirmed.
Recording mediaDual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots with UHS-I support; overflow, backup, RAW/JPEG split and card-to-card copyingTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots supporting UHS-II; overflow, backup and separate file-format recording
PortsHi-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 GPSUSB-C SuperSpeed USB; Micro HDMI Type D; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; MC-DC3 remote-release connection
Wireless connectionsOptional WU-1b Wi-Fi adapter and ML-L3 infrared release; no built-in Wi-Fi or GPSWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging Cloud
Battery life detailEN-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 cellsEN-EL15c; CIPA approximately 390 shots with the monitor and power saving enabled, 350 without; EVF 380 with power saving or 330 without. Tested with NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S. Movie battery-life claim approximately 85 minutes. Photography Blog quotes a different monitor-shot figure; main follows Nikon's full specification.
ChargingExternal MH-25 charger; optional EH-5b AC adapter with EP-5B connectorUSB charging and power delivery with compatible equipment; EN-EL15b/15a compatibility has restrictions. Nikon UK states no charger included.
DimensionsApproximately 141 × 113 × 82 mmApproximately 134 × 100.5 × 72 mm
Weight detailApproximately 760 g body only; 850 g with battery and SD card, excluding body capApproximately 620 g body only or 700 g including battery and memory card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy top and rear covers with sealed joints in Nikon's announcement; Photo Review's resin-top description conflicts with the makerMagnesium-alloy top and rear covers; dust- and drip-resistant construction
ColoursBlack–
In the boxEN-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)EN-EL15c battery, AN-DC26 strap, DK-29 eyepiece, BS-1 shoe cover, BF-N1 body cap and USB cable

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