Nikon D610 vs Nikon D7100

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D610 and Nikon D7100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D610 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Nikon D7100 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon D610 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7100 has 24,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D610 has a 1 % larger resolution than Nikon D7100. 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.

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 Nikon D610
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7100

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D610 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon D610 and Nikon D7100 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 26% heavier than Nikon D7100 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D7100 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D610 and Nikon D7100, 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	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Name	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Manufacturer	Nikon	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Release Year	2013	2013
Release Date	2013-10-08	2013-02-21
MSRP	1999 USD	1199 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6016 x 4016 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	24,1 MP
Image Processor	EXPEED 3	EXPEED 3
Image	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
ISO Range	100 - 6400	100 - 6400
White Balance Presets	12	12
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	39	51
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	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	DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3,2”	3,2”
Screen dots	921000	1228800
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT LCD monitor	Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.7×	0.94×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Frames per second	6 fps	6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	Yes Optional through WU-1B mobile adapter	Yes Wireless WR-1 and WR-R10
Remote Control	Yes (Optional, wired or wireless)	Yes (Optional, wired MC-DC2 or wireless WR-1 and WR-R10 )
GPS	Yes Optional	Yes Optional
Body & Dimensions	Nikon D610	Nikon D7100
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger	Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	900 shots	950 shots
Width	141 mm	136 mm
Height	113 mm	107 mm
Depth	82 mm	76 mm
Weight	850 gram	675 gram