Nikon D610 vs Canon EOS 70D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D610 and Canon EOS 70D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D610

Canon EOS 70D

Manufacturing

Nikon D610 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 70D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2013.

Camera	Released
Nikon D610	2013
Canon EOS 70D	2013

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 Canon EOS 70D has a "Canon APS-C"-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 D610	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS 70D	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D610 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 70D has 20,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon D610	24 MP 24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016
Canon EOS 70D	20,2 MP 19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648

Nikon D610 has a 21 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 70D. 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 70D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D610. Canon EOS 70D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Nikon D610 has 100 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D610	100-6400
Canon EOS 70D	100-12800

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 Canon EOS 70D

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 Canon EOS 70D can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D610	6
Canon EOS 70D	7

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon D610 and Canon EOS 70D 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 13% heavier than Canon EOS 70D and its 755 gr (or 1.66 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D610	850 gr 1.87 lb
Canon EOS 70D	755 gr 1.66 lb