Nikon
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
Nikon
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 13 years newer.
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Wins
D610
Wins
Z5 IIC
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD610 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Max video bit rate (420 Mbps vs 24 Mbps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 6,400)
- BZ5 IIC has higher AF points / zones (273 vs 39)
- BZ5 IIC has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D610
141 × 113 × 82 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
D610 is 7mm wider, 32mm taller, and 10mm thicker than Z5 IIC.
D610 is 220 g heavier than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm D610 · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D610
141 × 113 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D610
141 × 82 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D610
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Z5 IIC
Nikon Z
90+
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
D610
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
EVF resolution
2,360,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
Max video bit rate
420 Mbps vs 24 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AF points / zones
273 vs 39 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D610
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Good used market
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
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 travel, D610 or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 7.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for D610 — 620g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the D610 and Z5 IIC?
D610 is 24.3 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D610 and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D610 or the Z5 IIC?
D610 reaches 15 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D610 and Z5 IIC?
D610 weighs 840 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the Z5 IIC is 220 g lighter.
Do the D610 and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
D610: 4K up to 60p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the D610 and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
D610: Yes. Z5 IIC: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D610 launched at $1,999 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The Z5 IIC is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.