Nikon
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
Sony
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
Launch priceReleased May 2020
ZV-1 is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
D610
Wins
ZV-1
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD610 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZV-1 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 39)
- BZV-1 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
- BZV-1 has higher Max video bit rate (100 Mbps vs 24 Mbps)
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 6 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
for scale
ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
D610 is 36mm wider, 53mm taller, and 39mm thicker than ZV-1.
D610 is 546 g heavier than ZV-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm D610 · 44mm ZV-1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D610
141 × 113 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 60 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
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
ZV-1
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
7.4× 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
ZV-1: mount data unavailable
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
Codecs
Adds H.264, MPEG-4
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only D610 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only D610 supports it
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
AF points / zones
315 vs 39 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
100 Mbps vs 24 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
ZV-1
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- –Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- –No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- –No EVF
- –Short battery life for long shoots
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, D610 or ZV-1?
D610 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for ZV-1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the D610 and ZV-1?
D610 is 24.3 MP and ZV-1 is 20.1 MP, so the D610 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D610 and ZV-1 have in-body image stabilization?
D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the D610 or the ZV-1?
D610 reaches 15 fps electronic. ZV-1 reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D610 and ZV-1?
D610 weighs 840 g and ZV-1 weighs 294 g, so the ZV-1 is 546 g lighter.
Do the D610 and ZV-1 record 4K video?
D610: 4K up to 60p. ZV-1: 4K up to 30p.
Are the D610 and ZV-1 weather sealed?
D610: Yes. ZV-1: No.
How much does each cost?
D610 launched at $1,999 and ZV-1 at $749. The ZV-1 is $1,250 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 Sony press materials.