Canon EOS 1100D vs Nikon D610
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1100D and Nikon D610. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS 1100D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D610 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS 1100D were released 2011 and Nikon D610 was released 2013. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 2011 |
| Nikon D610 | 2013 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1100D has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon D610 has a "FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Nikon D610 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 1100D has a 12,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D610 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS 1100D |
12,2 MP
12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848 |
| Nikon D610 |
24 MP
24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016 |
Nikon D610 has a 99 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1100D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 100-6400 |
| Nikon D610 | 100-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1100D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D610
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1100D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D610 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 3 |
| Nikon D610 | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 1100D and Nikon D610 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D610 weighs 850 gr (equal to 1,87 lb) which is 72% heavier than Canon EOS 1100D and its 495 gr (or 1,09 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 495 gr 1,09 lb |
| Nikon D610 | 850 gr 1,87 lb |
