Canon 5D IV vs Nikon D610 – Comparison

Looking for a Canon 5D IV vs Nikon D610 comparison? There’s a big price and age difference between them, so let’s see which one is better for the money.

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.

	Canon 5D IV	Nikon D610
Megapixels	30.4	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame (FX)
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	6720 x 4480	6016 x 4016
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Nikon FX
ISO	100 - 32,000	100 - 6,400
Expanded ISO	50 - 102,400	50 - 25,600
AF Points	61	39
Cross-type AF Points	41	9
Continuous Mode	7fps	6fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	921,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71x	0.70x
Video Resolution	4096x2160 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	CF + SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I & UDMA7	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	Unlimited	30
RAW Buffer Size	19	15
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/200
Startup Time	0.5s	0.3s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	Yes	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	900 shots	900 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6N)	Yes (EN-EL15)
Weight	31.4 oz (890g)	30.0 oz (850g)
Size	5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0"	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2013

Canon 5D Mark IV Advantages:

• Sensor – Newer sensor with 6 more megapixels

• More ISO Range – Both native and expanded ISO’s are 2 stops higher

• Auto Focus – The 5D IV as 22 more points, and 41 of those 61 are cross-type, compared to only 9 on the D610

• 7 vs 6fps – Just a tad faster, you’ll only appreciate the difference when shooting for more than a few seconds straight

• LCD Resolution – The screen sports a higher resolution

• Touchscreen – The 5D IV supports touchscreen so you can navigate through the menus or select the focus point directly on the screen itself

• Dual Pixel AF – Canon’s DPAF technology results in faster and more accurate video focusing, especially for moving subjects

• 4K Video – Available in 30/25/24p

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000

• Buffer – Unlimited JPEG buffer versus 30, 19 vs 15 for RAW

• Connections – The 5D IV features built-in Wi-Fi, GPS and NFC connections

• USB 3.0 vs 2.0 – Faster file transferring out of the camera

• Weight – The 5D IV is almost 100g lighter

The Canon 5D IV has an unfair in advantage; it’s 3 years newer and also positioned higher. The biggest advantages are without a doubt the much better AF system, extra ISO range, 4K Video with DPAF, built-in connections for fast file transferring and a better LCD screen. If that’s worth paying more depends completely on your line of work. Feel free to check out our Best Lenses for Canon 5D Mark IV.

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Nikon D610 Advantages:

• AA Filter – The D610 has no AA filter so you can expect slightly sharper results when printing big

• LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated and better for shooting subjects below or above you

• Built-in flash

• Size & Weight – The D610 is smaller and weighs 40g less

• Less expensive – The D610 body costs around $2000 less

Nikon D610 is still an excellent camera, and very affordable. If you’re looking for your first full frame DSLR and can’t decide between the two, you should also pay attention to lenses you already own or like from both companies.

Oh, it’s also more than $2000 cheaper which could get you a couple of good lenses!

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.