Which to Buy: Nikon D610 vs D750 Comparison

February 2019

The D610 is 11 years old while the D750 is 10 years old. These are both FX cameras and there are additional similarities and some differences worth noting.

The similarities between these two cameras are:

24 megapixel FX sensor
Fast startup and little shutter lag
Support JPEG, 12-bit and 14-bit RAW images
Dedicated Fn (function) button
Matrix, center-weighted and spot metering
Built-in flash w/commander mode and GN of 39 ft.
Hotshoe
HDMI jack
External microphone jack
Headphone jack
Top-side control panel
Dual card slots (SDXC)
30-1/4000th sec. shutter speeds
1/200th sec. flash sync speed
Bulb shutter
Top-side control panel
High dynamic range mode
Time-lapse movies
100% viewfinder coverage
Pentaprism Viewfinder
Optional battery grip accessory

The advantages the D610 has over the D750 are:

Less expensive

The advantages the D750 has over the D610 are:

Significantly longer rated battery life at 1230 shots vs 900 shots
Buffer holds more RAW images
6.5 frames-per-sec. stills vs 6 fps
3.2 in. 1229k-dot TFT LCD monitor vs 921k-dot
Tilting monitor vs fixed
DX and 1.2x crop modes vs DX only
EXPEED 4 image processor vs EXPEED 3
51 AF points (with 15 cross type) vs 39 points (9 cross type)
Built-in WiFi to pair the camera with a smartphone
Highlight-weighted metering
ISO 100-12800 vs ISO 100-6400

Neither camera has:

4K UHD video
Slow motion video
Compact DSLR design
IBIS
Built-in GPS
Built-in NFC to pair the camera with a smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth to pair the camera with a smartphone
Panorama Mode
Touchscreen rear monitor
EVF
On sensor phase detect AF for video
Support for the TIFF format

Additional Notes

If the D750 can be budgeted then it is very clearly the correct choice. The only reason to buy the D610 over the D750 is price.

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