Nikon D610 vs Nikon D5 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D610 vs Nikon D5.

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	Nikon D5
Megapixels	24.3	20.8
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame (FX)	Full Frame (FX)
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	6016 x 4016	5568 x 3712
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX	Nikon FX
ISO	100 - 6,400	100 - 102,400
Expanded ISO	50 - 25,600	50 - 3,276,800
AF Points	39	153
Cross-type AF Points	9	99
Continuous Mode	6fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	921,000 dots	2,359,000 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	0.72x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD + SD	2 x XQD or 2 x CF
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	30	200
RAW Buffer Size	15	183
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.3s	0.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	900 shots	3780 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (EN-EL18a)
Weight	30.0 oz (850g)	49.9 oz (1,415g)
Size	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2"	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2016

Nikon D610 Advantages:

• Megapixels –   3.5 more megapixels. It’s a small difference and you won’t notice it unless printing really big.

• AA Filter – The Nikon D610 has no AA filter.

• Built-in Flash

• Weight – The Nikon D610 weighs 565g less.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Nikon D5 Advantages:

• ISO – 3,276,800 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 153 vs 39.

• Cross-type AF Points– 99 vs 9.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 6fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

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

• JPEG Buffer Size – 200 vs 30.

• RAW Buffer Size – 183 vs 15.

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

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 3780 shots vs 900 shots.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.