PWSep 14, 2022

Nikon D610 vs D750

The Nikon D610 and the Nikon D750 are two enthusiast cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively,
in October 2013 and September 2014. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are equipped with a full frame sensor. Both cameras offer a resolution of 24.2 megapixels.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications

Nikon D610

 

Nikon D750

Digital single lens reflex

Digital single lens reflex

Nikon F mount lenses

Nikon F mount lenses

24.2 MP – Full Frame sensor

24.2 MP – Full Frame sensor

1080/30p Video

1080/60p Video

ISO 100-6,400 (50 – 25,600)

ISO 100-12,800 (50 – 51,200)

Optical viewfinder

Optical viewfinder

3.2″ LCD – 921k dots

3.2″ LCD – 1229k dots

Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)

Tilting screen (no touchscreen)

6 shutter flaps per second

6 shutter flaps per second

Weathersealed bodyWeathersealed body900 shots per battery charge1230 shots per battery charge

141 x 113 x 82 mm, 850 g

141 x 113 x 78 mm, 750 g

Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D610 and the
Nikon D750? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Nikon D610 and the Nikon D750 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

In this particular case, the Nikon D610 and the Nikon D750 have exactly the same width and height,
and, thus, have identically-sized bodies. However, the D750 is markedly lighter (12 percent) than the D610. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses
that both of these cameras require. In this particular case, both cameras feature the same lens mount, so that they can use the same lenses.
You can compare the optics available in the Nikon Lens Catalog.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and
make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The D610 was launched at a somewhat lower price (by 13 percent) than the D750, which makes it more attractive for photographers on a tight budget. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature a full frame sensor and have a format factor
(sometimes also referred to as “crop factor”) of 1.0. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the large-sensor cameras
that aim for top notch image quality. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Technology-wise, the D750 uses a more advanced image processing engine (EXPEED 4)
than the D610 (EXPEED 3), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

The two cameras under review do not only share the same sensor size, but also offer an identical resolution of 24.2 megapixels.
This similarity in sensor specs implies that both the D610 and the D750 have the same pixel density, as well as the same pixel size. It should, however, be noted that the D750 is a somewhat more recent model (by 11 months) than the D610, and its sensor
might have benefitted from technological advances during this time.

The Nikon D610 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 50-25600.
The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon D750 are ISO 100 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-51200.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range (“DXO Landscape”), color depth (“DXO Portrait”), and low-light sensitivity (“DXO Sports”). The Overall DXO ratings for the two cameras under consideration are close, suggesting that they provide similar imaging performance. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

Sensor Characteristics

 
 
Camera
Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall

1.

 

Nikon D610 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/30p25.114.42925942.

 

Nikon D750 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/60p24.814.52956933.

 

Canon 6D Mark II Full Frame 26.0 6240 41601080/60p24.411.92862854.

 

Canon 6D Full Frame 20.0 5472 36481080/30p23.812.12340825.

 

Nikon D780 Full Frame 24.3 6048 40244K/30p25.314.32877956.

 

Nikon D500 APS-C 20.7 5568 37124K/30p24.014.01324837.

 

Nikon D810 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.714.82853978.

 

Nikon Df Full Frame 16.2 4928 3280none24.613.13279899.

 

Nikon D600 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/30p25.114.229809410.

 

Nikon D800 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.314.428539511.

 

Nikon D800E Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.614.329799612.

 

Nikon D700 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832none23.512.2230380

Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.

Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the D750 provides a faster frame rate than the D610. It can shoot movie footage at 1080/60p, while the D610 is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The D610 and the D750 are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder.
The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (100%), as well as
the same magnification (0.70x). The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Nikon D610, the Nikon D750, and comparable cameras.

Core Features

 
 
Camera
Model
Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots)
Control
Panel
(yes/no)
LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)
LCD
Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab

1.

 

Nikon D610optical Y3.2 / 921 fixed n 1/4000s 6.0/s Y n
2.

 

Nikon D750optical Y3.2 / 1229 tilting n 1/4000s 6.0/s Y n
3.

 

Canon 6D Mark IIoptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.5/s n n
4.

 

Canon 6Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 fixed n 1/4000s 4.5/s n n
5.

 

Nikon D780optical Y3.2 / 2359 tilting Y 1/8000s 12.0/s n n
6.

 

Nikon D500optical Y3.2 / 2359 tilting Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n n
7.

 

Nikon D810optical Y3.2 / 1229 fixed n 1/8000s 5.0/s Y n
8.

 

Nikon Dfoptical Y3.2 / 921 fixed n 1/4000s 5.5/s n n
9.

 

Nikon D600optical Y3.0 / 921 fixed n 1/4000s 5.5/s Y n
10.

 

Nikon D800optical Y3.2 / 921 fixed n 1/8000s 4.0/s Y n
11.

 

Nikon D800Eoptical Y3.2 / 921 fixed n 1/8000s 4.0/s Y n
12.

 

Nikon D700optical Y3.0 / 922 fixed n 1/8000s 8.0/s Y n

Notes: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

The Nikon D610 and the Nikon D750 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to
capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the D610 and the D750 write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras feature dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D610 and Nikon D750 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

 
 
Camera
Model
Hotshoe
Port
Internal
Mic / Speaker
Microphone
Port
Headphone
Port
HDMI
Port
USB
Port
WiFi
Support
NFC
Support
Bluetooth
Support

1.

 

Nikon D610Ymono / monoYYmini2.0—
2.

 

Nikon D750Ystereo / monoYYmini2.0Y–
3.

 

Canon 6D Mark IIYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY
4.

 

Canon 6DYmono / monoY-mini2.0Y–
5.

 

Nikon D780Ystereo / monoYYmini3.1Y-Y
6.

 

Nikon D500Ystereo / monoYYmini3.0YYY
7.

 

Nikon D810Ystereo / monoYYmini3.0Y–
8.

 

Nikon DfY

–

 / 

–

–mini2.0—
9.

 

Nikon D600Ymono / monoYYmini2.0—
10.

 

Nikon D800Ymono / monoYYmini3.0—
11.

 

Nikon D800EYmono / monoYYmini3.0—
12.

 

Nikon D700Y

–

 / 

–

–mini2.0—

It is notable that the D750 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data
to an off-camera location. In contrast, the D610 does not provide wifi capability.

Both cameras feature a PC Sync terminal to control professional strobe lights, which will be appreciated by studio photographers.

The D610 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Nikon.
In contrast, the D750 has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the D750 was succeeded by the Nikon D780. Further information on the features and operation of the D610 and D750 can be found, respectively, in the
Nikon D610 Manual (free pdf) or the
online Nikon D750 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is the Nikon D610 better than the Nikon D750 or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Arguments in favor of the Nikon D610:

• More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced segment (13 percent cheaper at launch).
• More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in October 2013).

Reasons to prefer the Nikon D750:

• Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (EXPEED 4 vs EXPEED 3).
• Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (1080/60p versus 1080/30p).
• More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1229k vs 921k dots).
• More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
• Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 100g or 12 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
• Longer lasting: Gets more shots (1230 versus 900) out of a single battery charge.
• Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
• More modern: Was introduced somewhat (11 months) more recently.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the D750 is the clear winner of the contest (8 : 2 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges
from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera
is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D610 02

:

08 D750

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D610 and the Nikon D750 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest
Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the D610 and the D750 in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge,
reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

Other camera comparisons

Did this review help to inform your camera decision process? In case you would like to check on the differences and similarities of other camera models, just make your choice using the following search menu. There is also a set of direct links to comparison reviews that other users of the CAM-parator app explored.

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Specifications: Nikon D610 vs Nikon D750

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications

Camera Model

Nikon D610
Nikon D750

Camera Type

Digital single lens reflex

Digital single lens reflex

Camera Lens

Nikon F mount lenses

Nikon F mount lenses

Launch Date

October 2013

September 2014

Launch Price

USD 1,999

USD 2,299

Sensor Specs

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Sensor Technology

CMOS

CMOS

Sensor Format

Full Frame Sensor

Full Frame Sensor

Sensor Size

35.9 x 24.0 mm

35.9 x 24.0 mm

Sensor Area

861.6 mm2

861.6 mm2

Sensor Diagonal

43.2 mm

43.2 mm

Crop Factor

1.0x

1.0x

Sensor Resolution

24.2 Megapixels

24.2 Megapixels

Image Resolution

6016 x 4016 pixels

6016 x 4016 pixels

Pixel Pitch

5.97 μm

5.97 μm

Pixel Density

2.80 MP/cm2

2.80 MP/cm2

Moiré control

Anti-Alias filter

Anti-Alias filter

Movie Capability

1080/30p Video

1080/60p Video

ISO Setting

100 – 6,400 ISO

100 – 12,800 ISO

ISO Boost

50 – 25,600 ISO

50 – 51,200 ISO

Image Processor

EXPEED 3

EXPEED 4

DXO Sensor Quality (score)

94

93

DXO Color Depth (bits)

25.1

24.8

DXO Dynamic Range (EV)

14.4

14.5

DXO Low Light (ISO)

2925

2956

Screen Specs

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Viewfinder Type

Optical viewfinder

Optical viewfinder

Viewfinder Field of View

100%

100%

Viewfinder Magnification

0.70x

0.70x

Top-Level Screen

Control Panel

Control Panel

LCD Framing

Live View

Live View

Rear LCD Size

3.2inch

3.2inch

LCD Resolution

921k dots

1229k dots

LCD Attachment

Fixed screen

Tilting screen

Shooting Specs

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Focus System

Phase-detect AF

Phase-detect AF

Continuous Shooting

6 shutter flaps/s

6 shutter flaps/s

Shutter Life Expectancy150 000 actuations150 000 actuationsTime-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in

Fill Flash

Built-in Flash

Built-in Flash

Storage Medium

SDXC cards

SDXC cards

Single or Dual Card Slots

Dual card slots

Dual card slots

UHS card support

UHS-I

UHS-I

Connectivity Specs

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

External Flash

Hotshoe

Hotshoe

Studio Flash

PC Sync socket

PC Sync socket

USB Connector

USB 2.0

USB 2.0

HDMI Port

mini HDMI

mini HDMI

Microphone Port

External MIC port

External MIC port

Headphone Socket

Headphone port

Headphone port

Wifi Support

no Wifi

Wifi built-in

Body Specs

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodyWeathersealed body

Battery Type

EN-EL15

EN-EL15

Battery Life (CIPA)900 shots per charge1230 shots per charge

Body Dimensions

141 x 113 x 82 mm
(5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2 in)

141 x 113 x 78 mm
(5.6 x 4.4 x 3.1 in)

Camera Weight

850 g (30.0 oz)

750 g (26.5 oz)

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