Nikon
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
Nikon
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Zf is 9.9 years newer.
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Wins
D610
Wins
Zf
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BZf has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
- BZf has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- AD610 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 273)
- AD610 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 380 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD610
141 × 113 × 82 mm
850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
D610 is 3mm narrower than Zf but it is also 10mm taller and 33mm thicker.
D610 is 140 g heavier than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm D610 · 49mm Zf
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
Zf
144 × 103 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
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Zf
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D610
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Zf
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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Zf
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds MicroSD UHS-I
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.
D610
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Good used market
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D610 or Zf?
Zf scores 9.5/10 versus 8.0/10 for D610 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D610 and Zf?
D610 is 24.3 MP and Zf is 24.5 MP, so the Zf captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D610 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D610 or the Zf?
D610 reaches 15 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D610 and Zf?
D610 weighs 850 g and Zf weighs 710 g, so the Zf is 140 g lighter.
Do the D610 and Zf record 4K video?
D610: 4K up to 60p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D610 and Zf weather sealed?
D610: Yes. Zf: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D610 and 380 shots for the Zf, giving the D610 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D610 launched at $1,999 and Zf at $2,049. The D610 is $50 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.