Nikon D610 vs Nikon D850

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Nikon D610 vs Nikon D850

35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D610 advantages over Nikon D850

Less expensive
$1997 vs $2497*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 4.35 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon D850 advantages over Nikon D610

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 0.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

1840 vs 900 shots
Capture more photos
More cross-type AF points
99 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
590k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.08 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
45.7 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
More AF points
153 vs 39
More AF points improve autofocus
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
200 vs 15 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Eliminated sensor dust-and-oil spot issue from D600; Great controls for amateur or pro; Comfortable ergonomics and weight; Excellent image quality and low-light performance; Very good dynamic range; Excellent battery life; Built-in lens correction.
Not drastically different from D600; Moire with certain subjects; Auto WB still too warm in incandescent light; Slow AF in live view mode; Aliasing in videos.
Read our Nikon D610 Express Review

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
Read our Nikon D850 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D610

Canon 6D

$1271
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D610 vs Canon 6D

Nikon D850

Canon 6D

$2664
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D610

Nikon D600

$1271
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

$1900
35mm

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600

Nikon D850

Nikon D600

$2664
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D850 vs Nikon D600

Compared to Nikon D750

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

$1271
35mm

Fast startup

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D750

Nikon D850

Nikon D750

$2664
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1698
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon D850 vs Nikon D750

Compared to Sony A99 II

Nikon D610

Sony A99 II

$1271
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2664
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D610

Pentax K-1 II

$1271
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2664
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

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