Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Nikon
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
EOS R6 Mark II is 9.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
D610
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D610
141 × 113 × 82 mm
850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 3mm narrower and 15mm shorter than D610 but it is also 6mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 180 g lighter than D610.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 82mm D610
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D610
141 × 113 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D610
141 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D610
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D610
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Resolution
24.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
D610
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Good used market
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R6 Mark II or D610?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for D610 — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D610?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D610 is 24.3 MP, so the D610 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D610 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the D610?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D610 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D610?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and D610 weighs 850 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 180 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D610 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. D610: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and D610 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. D610: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the D610, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and D610 at $1,999. The D610 is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.