Canon T5 vs Nikon P610

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Canon T5 vs Nikon P610

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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

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Succeeded by the Canon T6
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Succeeded by the Nikon B700
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Differences

Canon T5 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)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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

500 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
77 mm vs 106 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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
12 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon P610 advantages over Canon T5

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Higher-res screen
230k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 3.0 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
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

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

Very good image quality with great color accuracy; Lightweight and compact design; Great value for the money; Canon EF-S mount provides access to a vast array of lens options; Feature Guide and Creative Auto helps new users.
Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer; Without AF assist from flash low-light AF can struggle; Dynamic range and high ISO performance not as good as some competing models; No continuous AF in movie mode; Mono sound; No external mic jack.
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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 Sony A58

Canon T5

Sony A58

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Nikon P610

Sony A58

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon T5i

Canon T5

Canon T5i

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T5 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

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Compared to Nikon P600

Canon T5

Nikon P600

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$345
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon T5 vs Nikon P600

Nikon P610

Nikon P600

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$345
1/2.3 inch

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Compared to Nikon B700

Canon T5

Nikon B700

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$499
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon T5 vs Nikon B700

Nikon P610

Nikon B700

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Higher extended ISO

$499
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

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Compared to Canon T6

Canon T5

Canon T6

$399
APS-C

Less expensive

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Canon T5 vs Canon T6

Nikon P610

Canon T6

$399
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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