• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 85.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P610 advantages over Nikon DL24-85

  • Less expensive
    $500 vs $650 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,440 mm vs 85 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 360 vs 290 shots
    Capture more photos

Nikon DL24-85 advantages over Nikon P610

  • Slower slow-motion
    1200 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.36 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • 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
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    49 mm vs 106 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    350g vs 565g
    Lighter weight
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    20.8 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    120 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    60.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX50

Nikon P610
Canon SX50
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P610 vs Canon SX50

Nikon DL24-85
Canon SX50
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Canon SX50

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

Nikon DL24-85
Nikon P600
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger sensor
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Nikon P600

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

Nikon DL24-85
Canon SX60
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger sensor
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Canon SX60

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

Nikon DL24-85
Nikon B700
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger sensor
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Nikon B700

Compared to Nikon B600

Nikon P610
Nikon B600
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Newer

Compare Nikon P610 vs Nikon B600

Nikon DL24-85
Nikon B600
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Nikon B600

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