Nikon
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 10.3 years newer.
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Wins
D610
Wins
OM-1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 39)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BOM-1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 25 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 24 Mbps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
D610 is 6mm wider, 21mm taller, and 9mm thicker than OM-1 II.
D610 is 241 g heavier than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm D610 · 73mm OM-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D610
141 × 113 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 92 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
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D610
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
OM-1 II
Micro Four Thirds
130+
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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only D610 supports it
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only D610 supports it
Resolution
24.3 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
1053 vs 39 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
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 landscape, D610 or OM-1 II?
D610 scores 7.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-1 II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the D610 and OM-1 II?
D610 is 24.3 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the D610 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D610 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D610 or the OM-1 II?
D610 reaches 15 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D610 and OM-1 II?
D610 weighs 840 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 241 g lighter.
Do the D610 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
D610: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D610 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
D610: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D610 launched at $1,999 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The D610 is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and OM System press materials.