Nikon D610 vs Fujifilm X-T20 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D610 vs Fujifilm X-T20.

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	X-T20
Megapixels	24.3	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame (FX)	APS-C
Crop Factor	None	1.5x
AA Filter	None	None
Image Resolution	6016 x 4016	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX	Fujifilm X
ISO	100 - 6,400	200 - 12,800
Expanded ISO	50 - 25,600	100 - 51,200
AF Points	39	325 AF Hybrid
Cross-type AF Points	9	169 phase
Continuous Mode	6fps	8fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,000 dots	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	0.93x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	SD + SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	Yes	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/32000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	30	62
RAW Buffer Size	15	25
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/180
Startup Time	0.3s	1.0s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	No
Battery Life (CIPA)	900 shots	350 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (NP-W126)
Weight	30.0 oz (850g)	13.5 oz (383g)
Size	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2"	4.7 x 3.3 x 1.6"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2017

Nikon D610 Advantages:

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

• 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 1/180.

• Environmentally Sealed – The Nikon D610 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

• Battery Life – 900 shots vs 350 shots.

 

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Fujifilm X-T20 Advantages:

• ISO –  51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 325 AF Hybrid vs 39.

• Continuous mode – 8fps 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

• 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.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/32000 vs 1/4000.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 62 vs 30.

• RAW Buffer Size – 25 vs 15.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Weight – The Fujifilm X-T20 weighs 467g less.

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