Nikon P610 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

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Nikon P610 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

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

Go in depth with our full Nikon P610 Review.

35mm 864.0mm²
30.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Nikon P610 advantages over Canon 5D Mark IV

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
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
565g vs 890g
Lighter weight

Canon 5D Mark IV advantages over Nikon P610

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.36 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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

900 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
75 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
540k 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
More pixels
30.4 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon P610, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon P610 First Shots

Superb image quality from RAW files; Improved dynamic range; Excellent high ISO performance; Fast 7fps burst rate with unlimited JPEG buffer; High-quality cinema 4K video; Built-in Wi-Fi; Dual Pixel CMOS AF is very good.
JPEG files look soft at default settings; 1/200s flash sync; 4K video codec is cumbersome; 29:59 continuous video recording limit.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon P610

Canon 5D Mark III

$399
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$2139
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P610 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon 5D Mark III

$2499
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$2139
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon D810

Nikon P610

Nikon D810

$399
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$2346
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P610 vs Nikon D810

Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D810

$2499
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$2346
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

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Compared to Nikon P600

Nikon P610

Nikon P600

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$345
1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon P610 vs Nikon P600

Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon P600

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$345
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Canon SX60

Nikon P610

Canon SX60

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P610 vs Canon SX60

Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon SX60

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to 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

Compare Nikon P610 vs Nikon B700

Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon B700

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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