Nikon Df vs Nikon D610

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

Nikon Df

Nikon D610

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

These two camera models were both released 2013.

Camera	Released
Nikon Df	2013
Nikon D610	2013

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon FX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Df	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
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 Df has a 16 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 Df	16 MP 16163840 pixels 4928 x 3280
Nikon D610	24 MP 24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016

Nikon D610 has a 49 % larger resolution than Nikon Df. 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

Nikon Df has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D610. Nikon Df has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Nikon D610 has 100 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Df	100-12800
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 Df
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 Df can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D610 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Df	5,5
Nikon D610	6

Ability to record movies

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

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D610. Sadly, the Nikon Df does not support this.

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 12% heavier than Nikon Df and its 760 gr (or 1.68 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Df	760 gr 1.68 lb
Nikon D610	850 gr 1.87 lb