Nikon D610 vs Canon EOS 750D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D610 and Canon EOS 750D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D610 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 750D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D610 were released 2013 and Canon EOS 750D was released 2015. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D610 2013
Canon EOS 750D 2015

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 750D 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 750D 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 750D has 24 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 750D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Nikon D610 has a 1 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 750D. 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 750D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D610. Canon EOS 750D 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 750D 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 750D

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 750D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D610 6
Canon EOS 750D 5

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 750D 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 53% heavier than Canon EOS 750D and its 555 gr (or 1.22 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D610 850 gr
1.87 lb
Canon EOS 750D 555 gr
1.22 lb

Nikon D610 vs Canon EOS 750D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D610 and Canon EOS 750D, 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
Canon EOS 750D
Name Nikon D610 Canon EOS 750D
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D610
Canon EOS 750D
Release Year 2013 2015
Release Date 2013-10-08 2015-02-06
MSRP 1999 USD 749 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D610
Canon EOS 750D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D610
Canon EOS 750D
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6016 x 4016 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 3 DIGIC 6
Image
Nikon D610
Canon EOS 750D
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 12 8
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
Canon EOS 750D
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
Touch
Focus Points 39 19
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

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
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D610
Canon EOS 750D
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 921000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Nikon D610
Canon EOS 750D
Frames per second 6 fps 5 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 12 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
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
Canon EOS 750D
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
Canon EOS 750D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D610
Canon EOS 750D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Optional through WU-1B mobile adapter
Yes
Built-in
Remote Control Yes (Optional, wired or wireless) Yes (wired or via smartphone)
GPS Yes
Optional
No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D610
Canon EOS 750D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery @ charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 900 shots 440 shots
Width 141 mm 132 mm
Height 113 mm 101 mm
Depth 82 mm 78 mm
Weight 850 gram 555 gram