Canon T4i vs Nikon P610

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Canon T4i vs Nikon P610

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P610 Review.

Succeeded by the Canon T5i
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Succeeded by the Nikon B700
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Differences

Canon T4i advantages over Nikon P610

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
78 mm vs 106 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
19 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P610 advantages over Canon T4i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$500 vs $1199 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes.
Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon P610, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T5i

Canon T4i

Canon T5i

$700
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$539
APS-C

Lighter weight

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T5i

Nikon P610

Canon T5i

$399
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$539
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P610 vs Canon T5i

Compared to Canon T3i

Canon T4i

Canon T3i

$700
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T3i

Nikon P610

Canon T3i

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P610 vs Canon T3i

Compared to Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-30

Nikon P610

Pentax K-30

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Canon T4i

Pentax K-5 II

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-5 II

Nikon P610

Pentax K-5 II

$399
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P610 vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Nikon P600

Canon T4i

Nikon P600

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$345
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon T4i vs Nikon P600

Nikon P610

Nikon P600

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$345
1/2.3 inch

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