Nikon D500 vs Nikon D610 – Comparison

 

Let’s compare the Nikon D500 vs Nikon D610. The D610 is an older, full frame DSLR, while the D500 is a speed beast.

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 D500	Nikon D610
Megapixels	20.9	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	Full Frame (FX)
Crop Factor	1.5x	None
AA Filter	None	None
Image Resolution	5568 x 3712	6016 x 4016
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Nikon FX
ISO	100 - 51,200	100 - 6,400
Expanded ISO	50 - 1,638,400	50 - 25,600
AF Points	153	39
Cross-type AF Points	99	9
Continuous Mode	10fps	6fps
LCD	3.2" - Articulating	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	2,359,000 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	1.00x	0.70x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (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	SD + XQD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-II	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	200	30
RAW Buffer Size	200	15
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/200
Startup Time	0.3s	0.3s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1240 shots	900 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (EN-EL15)
Weight	30.2 oz (856g)	30.0 oz (850g)
Size	5.8 x 4.5 x 3.2"	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2013

Nikon D500 Advantages:

• ISO – 1,638,400 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 153 vs 39. More means you have a lot more focus points to choose from to perfectly frame your subject.

• Cross-type AF Points – 99 vs 9. Cross-type AF Points are much more accurate and faster in low light.

• Continuous mode – 10fps 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.

• Touchscreen Support

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.

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

• JPEG Buffer Size – 200 vs 30. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 200 vs 15.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Bluetooth Support

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 1240 shots vs 900 shots.

The D500 is 4 years newer so it’s kind of expected it beats it pretty much everywhere. It’s faster with 10 vs 6fps, has 153 AF points that simply work much better, 4K video, touchscreen support, way bigger buffer for JPEG and RAW, built-in Wi-Fi and the list keeps going on. The D500 is one of the best DSLRs for the money available!

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Nikon D610 Advantages:

• Megapixels – 3.4 more megapixels. It’s a small difference and you won’t notice it unless printing really big.

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• Built-in Flash
• Less Expensive – The D610 costs around $400 less

The D610’s main advantage is the full frame sensor that gives you a shallower depth of field and (generally speaking) less noise.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.