Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D610
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D7100 and Nikon D610. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
These two camera models were both released 2013.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D7100 | 2013 |
| Nikon D610 | 2013 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D7100 has a "DX"-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 ** |
| Nikon D7100 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| 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 (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon D7100 has a 24,1 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 |
| Nikon D7100 |
24,1 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Nikon D610 |
24 MP
24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016 |
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.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D7100 | 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 Nikon D7100
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. Nikon D7100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D610 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D7100 | 6 |
| Nikon D610 | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D7100 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 26% heavier than Nikon D7100 and its 675 gr (or 1,49 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D7100 | 675 gr 1,49 lb |
| Nikon D610 | 850 gr 1,87 lb |
