Let’s compare the Nikon D610 vs Sony A6300.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
Nikon D610 Sony A6300
Megapixels 24.3 24.2
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame (FX) APS-C
Crop Factor None 1.5x
AA Filter None Yes
Image Resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization No No
Lens Mount Nikon FX Sony E
ISO 100 - 6,400 100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO 50 - 25,600 51,200
AF Points 39 425
Cross-type AF Points 9 425 phase
Continuous Mode 6fps 11fps
LCD 3.2" - Fixed 3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution 921,000 dots 921,600 dots
Touchscreen No No
Focus Peaking No Yes
Top LCD Display Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical EVF (2.3M)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x 1.07x
Video Resolution 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) 3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
1280x720 (60/50p) 1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack Yes Yes
Headphone Jack Yes No
Memory Card Type SD + SD SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots Yes No
SD UHS Support UHS-I UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed 30" 30"
Bulb Mode Yes Yes
JPEG Buffer Size 30 44
RAW Buffer Size 15 22
Time Lapse Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 1/160
Startup Time 0.3s 1.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi No Yes
Built-in GPS No No
Built- in NFC No Yes
Bluetooth No No
USB Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed Yes Yes
Battery Life (CIPA) 900 shots 400 shots
Battery Included Yes (EN-EL15) Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight 30.0 oz (850g) 14.3 oz (404g)
Size 5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2" 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.9"
Price Amazon Amazon
Release Date 2013 2016
Nikon D610 Advantages:
- Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.
- AA Filter – The Nikon D610 has no AA filter.
- LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.
- Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.
- Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.
- Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.
- Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/160.
- Battery Life – 900 shots vs 400 shots.
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Sony A6300 Advantages:
- ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.
- AF Points – 425 vs 39.
- Continuous mode – 11fps vs 6fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.
- LCD – It’s articulated.
- LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.
- Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).
- Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.
- Video Resolution – 4K video available.
- JPEG Buffer Size – 44 vs 30.
- RAW Buffer Size – 22 vs 15.
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Built-in NFC
- Weight – The Sony A6300 weighs 446g less.
- Size – The Sony A6300 is noticeably smaller.
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