Nikon
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
Nikon
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
ZR is 11.9 years newer.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
D610
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD610 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 850 g)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
D610 is 7mm wider, 33mm taller, and 33mm thicker than ZR.
D610 is 220 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm D610 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D610
141 × 113 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D610
141 × 82 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D610
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
ZR
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only ZR supports it
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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the D610 and ZR at major authorized retailers.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, D610 or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for D610 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the D610 and ZR?
D610 is 24.3 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D610 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D610 or the ZR?
D610 reaches 15 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D610 and ZR?
D610 weighs 850 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 220 g lighter.
Do the D610 and ZR record 4K video?
D610: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D610 and ZR weather sealed?
D610: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D610 launched at $1,999 and ZR at $2,199. The D610 is $200 less.
Can't decide between two? Compare a third camera.
Add any camera to get a three-way D610 vs ZR vs X comparison.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.