Nikon D610 vs Sony A6500 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D610 vs Sony A6500.

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 A6500
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	Yes - 5-Axis
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	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
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	231
RAW Buffer Size	15	110
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/160
Startup Time	0.3s	1.3s
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	350 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	30.0 oz (850g)	16.0 oz (453g)
Size	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2"	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1"
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 350 shots.

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Sony A6500 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.

• 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.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 231 vs 30.

• RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 15.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A6500 weighs 397g less.

• Size – The Sony A6500 is noticeably smaller.

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