Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
Nikon
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
EOS R8 Mark II is 12.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
D610
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 39)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (250 Mbps vs 24 Mbps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 25 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D610
141 × 113 × 82 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 10mm narrower, 23mm shorter, and 2mm thinner than D610.
EOS R8 Mark II is 341 g lighter than D610.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 82mm D610
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
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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 R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D610
141 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 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 R8 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
AF points / zones
1053 vs 39 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
250 Mbps vs 24 Mbps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D610
Codecs
Adds H.264, MPEG-4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Resolution
24.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
D610
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Good used market
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R8 Mark II or D610?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for D610 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D610?
EOS R8 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 R8 Mark II and D610 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the D610?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D610 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D610?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and D610 weighs 840 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 341 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D610 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. D610: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and D610 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. D610: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and D610 at $1,999. The EOS R8 Mark II is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.