Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D610
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Nikon D610. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS M6 Mark II is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D610 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS M6 Mark II were released 2019 and Nikon D610 was released 2013. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 |
Nikon D610 | 2013 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D610 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D610 has a "Nikon 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 M6 Mark II | 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 M6 Mark II has a 33 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 M6 Mark II |
33 MP
32294400 pixels 6960 x 4640 |
Nikon D610 |
24 MP
24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 34 % larger resolution than Nikon D610. 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
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D610. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D610 has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 100-25600 |
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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M6 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6 Mark II
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 M6 Mark II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Nikon D610 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 14 |
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 M6 Mark II 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 108% heavier than Canon EOS M6 Mark II and its 408 gr (or 0.9 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 408 gr 0.9 lb |
Nikon D610 | 850 gr 1.87 lb |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D610 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Nikon D610, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
Name | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Nikon D610 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
Release Year | 2019 | 2013 |
Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2013-10-08 |
MSRP | 849 USD | 1999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6960 x 4640 pixels | 6016 x 4016 pixels |
Megapixels | 33 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | EXPEED 3 |
Image |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 6400 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 143 | 39 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 3,2” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 921000 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7× | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
Frames per second | 14 fps | 6 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 5 meters | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Average |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Yes Optional through WU-1B mobile adapter |
Remote Control | Yes (wireless or smartphone) | Yes (Optional, wired or wireless) |
GPS | No |
Yes Optional |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D610 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 305 shots | 900 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 141 mm |
Height | 70 mm | 113 mm |
Depth | 49 mm | 82 mm |
Weight | 408 gram | 850 gram |