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Nikon D750 vs D610

By Nasim Mansurov 159 Comments
Last Updated On May 11, 2023

The Nikon D750 shares quite a bit with the D610 when it comes to size, ergonomics and resolution. There are, however, some big differences in terms of autofocus performance, with the D750 employing top of the line autofocus system borrowed from the new D810 with superior ability to focus in low light. Let’s take a closer look at the camera specifications and see the differences between these cameras. Please keep in mind that this comparison is purely based on specifications. A detailed comparisons of all the features and their real world relevance will be provided in our upcoming review.

Nikon D610 vs Nikon D750

Let’s take a look at how the two cameras compare:

Nikon D750 vs D610 Specification Comparison

Camera FeatureNikon D750Nikon D610
Sensor Resolution24.3 Million24.3 Million
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size35.9×24.0mm35.9×24.0mm
Sensor Pixel Size5.9µ5.9µ
Dust Reduction / Sensor CleaningYesYes
Image Size6,016 x 4,0166,016 x 4,016
Image ProcessorEXPEED 4EXPEED 3
Viewfinder TypePentaprismPentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Built-in FlashYes, with flash commander modeYes, with flash commander mode
Storage Media2x SD2x SD
Continuous Shooting Speed6.5 FPS6 FPS
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec1/4000 to 30 sec
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Shutter Durability150,000 cycles150,000 cycles
Exposure Metering Sensor91,000-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering III2,016-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Native ISO SensitivityISO 100-12,800ISO 100-6,400
Boosted ISO SensitivityISO 50, ISO 25,600-51,200ISO 50, ISO 12,800-25,600
Autofocus SystemMulti-CAM 3500FX IIMulti-CAM 4800FX
Number of AF Points51 AF points, 15 cross-type39 AF points, 9 cross-type
Detection Range-3 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)-1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
AF DetectionUp to f/8 (11 AF points)Up to f/8 (7 AF points)
Video CapabilityYesYes
Video OutputMOV, Compressed and UncompressedMOV, Compressed and Uncompressed
Video Maximum Record Time20 min in 60p, 30 min in 30p20 min in 24p, 30 min in 30p
Video Maximum Resolution1920×1080 (1080p) @ 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p1920×1080 (1080p) @ 30p, 25p, 24p
Enhanced Video FeaturesYesNo
Audio RecordingBuilt-in stereo microphone
External stereo microphone (optional)
Built-in microphone
External stereo microphone (optional)
LCD Size and Type3.2″ diagonal TFT-LCD Tilting3.2″ diagonal TFT-LCD
LCD Resolution1,229,000 dots921,000 dots
HDR SupportYesYes
One Click ZoomYesNo
Picture Controls87
White Balance Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments2 or 3 exposures in 1, 2 or 3EV increments
Built-in GPSNoNo
Wi-Fi FunctionalityBuilt-inEye-Fi Compatible, WU-1B, UT-1
BatteryEN-EL15 Lithium-ion BatteryEN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life1,230 shots (CIPA)900 shots (CIPA)
Battery ChargerMH-25a Quick ChargerMH-25 Quick Charger
Weather Sealed BodyYesYes
USB Version3.02.0
Weight (Body Only)26.5 oz. (750g)26.8 oz. (760g)
Dimensions140.5 x 113 x 78mm141 x 113 x 82mm
MSRP Price$2,299 (as introduced)$2,099 (as introduced)

If you are interested in seeing the buffer comparison between the D750 and the D610, please see this article.

The biggest feature differences are faster and newer processor, 1 stop improvement in the native ISO range and the updated Multi-CAM 3500 FX II autofocus system used on the D750, with the ability to focus at -3 EV (compared to -1 EV on the D610), much better movie features, tilting LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, improved battery life and better body build using a combination of magnesium alloy and carbon fiber, instead of magnesium alloy and plastic. There are a few other advantages to the D750 that the D610 does not have, such as the one click zoom capability (which is huge for me personally), but none of those are as important as the autofocus improvements.

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About Nasim Mansurov

Nasim Mansurov is the author and founder of Photography Life, based out of Denver, Colorado. He is recognized as one of the leading educators in the photography industry, conducting workshops, producing educational videos and frequently writing content for Photography Life. You can follow him on Instagram and Facebook. Read more about Nasim here.

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Shehu Damilare Musa
Shehu Damilare Musa
July 13, 2024 4:42 am

Pls I want to change my camera to D610 or D750 but lens can I go for

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Shehu Damilare musa
Shehu Damilare musa
July 13, 2024 12:01 am

Am going true all the comments because I want to change my camera, I have D700 with Lenses AF-S 35 mm with 1.8 and 18 -105 with 3.5 . Now what want to ask is that what are the good lenses that can give men perfect pictures on events and studios shooting. Thanks h

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Mario
Mario
April 21, 2024 1:51 pm

Own them both for a few years and I wouldn’t change them to anything else. Maybe in the future to get a medium format camera just to see if it’s worth it.

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Rohail
Rohail
February 21, 2017 5:04 pm

Hello,

Hope everyone is well, I am looking to start a Photography business. I have a loft in my house which I will be using as my Studio.

Here is what I want to do;

Wedding/Couple/Family/New Born Photography
and
Landscape – Would love to print on canvas

I have been looking at a few cameras and Nikon as the brand has been striking to me in regards to their picture quality.

Here are my options, Nikon D750/D810/D4

Any feedback would be great!

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Massey Jones
Massey Jones
Reply to  Rohail
September 15, 2020 6:05 am

Bewsre of Canon, brcause they do not ‘grandfather’ their lens mounts, which change about every 5 years or so. I owned Canon cameras for 40 years and 3 different Canon lens mount. Now retired, I own 1 x FX, 2 DX and 1 x W300 (pocket) Nikon and was a military professional) photographer for 30 years

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Dino
Dino
November 27, 2016 8:53 am

Amusing discussion over some so called “improvements”. Chances are very few of you, if any, use a D610 to it’s full capacity, let alone talking about it restricting your options. How many focus points do you think the likes of Alan Murphy and Steve McCurry had winning their awards? How is that none of these online camera gurus who review and make recommendations on what to buy and not to buy never did any recognized photography work?
This “more, faster” is the oldest tricks in today’s electronics market. People switch from i5 to i7 thinking it’s “better”, and then the i7 second, and third and fourth generations show up, and people “upgrade”. For average users, there is no software in the market that an i3 can’t handle or they would notice any difference. But you are not an average photographer, and that’s why you need faster and better. But the technology is improving faster than you can catch up, so you are in for a long and never ending chase.

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Dino
Dino
November 27, 2016 8:52 am

Amusing discussion over some so called “improvements”. Chances are very few of you, if any, use a D610 to it’s full capacity, let alone talking about it restricting your options. How many focus points do you think the likes of Alan Murphy and Steve McCurry had winning their awards? How is that none of these online camera gurus who review and make recommendations on what to buy and not to buy never did any recognized photography work?
This “more, faster” is the oldest tricks in today’s electronics market. People switch from i5 to i7 thinking it’s “better”, and then the i7 second, and third and fourth generations show up, and people “upgrade”. For average users, there is no software in the market that an i3 can’t handle or they would notice any difference. But you are not an average photographer, and that’s why you need faster and better. But the technology is improving faster than you can catch up, so you are in for a long never ending chase.

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Raja
Raja
August 6, 2016 9:31 am

Well I dont know much about photography and feel the need to buy a full frame Camers D610 . I have D3200 camera and intend to sell it and have these two lenses.
1. AF-S DX NIKKOR 35MM F/1.8G
2. AF-S DX VR ZOOM- NIKKOR 55- 200MM F/4-5.6G IF-ED.
Can these be used on the new camera ? And are these good enough for landscape photography ?
For a non professional is 610 good enough?

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Raja
Raja
Reply to  Raja
August 6, 2016 9:34 am

For a non professional is 610 good enough? I am not into video nor sports photography

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Eric
Eric
Reply to  Raja
August 6, 2016 9:35 am

Raja, Your lenses can be used, but they will have strong vignetting (dark corners) unless you use them in crop mode. I would not suggest them for landscape photography. The D610 is absolutely fine for non-professional use, but you should consider also getting FX lenses to use it to its full potential.

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Steve weir
Steve weir
December 29, 2015 12:58 am

I own a D800e and a D750. My Setup is D800e for slow moving subjects. I love the 3 dimensional quality of the images it produces. I know an 810 would be great but I can’t afford it and don’t feel any need to change.
The D750 is for faster moving subjects. I do professional stage photography. My opinion is that the D750 is like a D4s compact. Why do Nikon charge so much for the grip? That’s because it then does over 2,000 shots on a charge. I have 2 64 gb high speed sd cards.
I shoot shows with a 24-70 Nikon, 50mm and 35mm Sigma art. Plus my incredible Nikon 85mm F1.8g.
What a beautiful lens! Every lens is calibrated. How to describe lens calibration done properly? It’s like you own a decent violin and transform it into a Stradivarius.
D750 is wonderful at high ISO and focus tracking of fast moving performance dance in variable lighting.
I can use it comfortably at 8000 or even more ISO
As I said, D4s compact.

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Steve Weir
Steve Weir
Reply to  Steve weir
December 29, 2015 2:02 am

I forgot to say: If you have the Sigma Art series of lenses and don’t buy a USB dock you have rocks in your head.
The dock is only $70 and works wonderfully well. The software is simple, intuitive and user friendly. I can guarantee Nikon and Canon will introduce similar systems in due course. Instead of a single body based calibration measurement, the USB dock gives you 4 different distance parameters which can be adjusted to a high degree of precision.
My 50mm F1.4 art was bought second hand from someone who probably thought it over rated.
On my first use, I thought so too! Unlike my 35mm Art, which I’ve had for 3 years, the 50mm didn’t nail focus. Fine details were obviously soft, especially wide open.

When I used the Sigma dock and a Spyder Lens cal, as well as taking numerous close up and infinity shots, the problem was clearly a significant focus issue.
Finally my perfect calibration was +12, +10, +10, +10. On a tripod the 50mm art now nails a distant tiny object perfectly. Object at the lens closest focus are also rendered in staggering perfect detail.

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Adrian P
Adrian P
October 26, 2015 10:33 pm

Makes me smile when people glibly say that camera tech has evolved and that current cameras now exceed the performance of the older models. Like should there be any surprises there??

Same folks then often go on to say that 1/4000 at ISO 100 = 1/800 at 200. Trouble is that’s not the point! For me the tech advances need to bring practical improvements, including making life easier, to warrant upgrade costs. This is where I just don’t get Nikon’s strategy at the moment. Bring out a great camera like the 750 and hamstring it with 1/4000 shutter and 1/200 sync. Happy for all the people that don’t need to shoot wide in bright sunlight but others do. Historically that meant ND filters but with cameras now offering ISO 64 and 1/8000 it doesn’t need to be. Technology advances making life easier!! That’s why I would buy a 750 at the moment, it’s too compromised for my needs. And the 810 too high resolution. However if I HAD to choose now I’d opt for the 810 for the ISO, shutter and sync, not to mention quieter shutter and control layout. Luckily though I don’t.

Like I say I don’t get Nikon’s strategy, if there is one. When there was just the D3 and and the D700 it was quite clear. Now with the scatter-gun ‘react to Canon’ approach they’re all over the place. I could have seen the sense in a D810S, essentially a 750 in a 810 body with 1/8000, ISO 64, 1/250 sync and -3 ev AF, thus splitting the D700 into a dual path, medium format or low light / action. They could also have the lower cost 750 as it stands now, if they wanted to compete on price too. But as it stands now it’s just bizarre. Either medium format with pro controls or low light with consumer controls and hamstrung. Just bizarre. Who knows, maybe they’ll do a D810S once the D5 is out so it doesn’t compete. As it is now I wouldn’t go for a 750 or a 810.

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Oscar P
Oscar P
October 8, 2015 3:19 pm

Pure amateur here… Upgrading from D90. I mostly shoot my kids highschool volleyball and basketball games. I do have 70-200 vr 2 but with d90 I can not get crisp action shots. Bumping up iso in D90 past 1600 makes most action shots dark even when used with 70-200 2.8 vr2. Thinking of upgrading to d750. I could not decide if I need 750 or d610. Any suggestions? Thanks

-OP

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Daniel Michael
Daniel Michael
Reply to  Oscar P
October 8, 2015 3:46 pm

Hey Oscar,

I love my D610, but the one thing that the D750 has over the D610 is the better autofocus. If you are shooting sports games, I’d def go with the D750. The autofocus on the D610 is a little hit and miss for fast moving objects :)

Daniel

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Oscar
Oscar
Reply to  Daniel Michael
October 12, 2015 11:40 am

Thank you, Daniel for your suggestion.

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