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Nikon D610 vs Canon RP

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Nikon D610

24 MP | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

Nikon D610
$896.95

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Canon RP

26 MP | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

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$999.00

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Nikon D610 vs Canon RP Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon D610, which was introduced in October 2013 is a Semi-Pro DSLR camera with a 24.0MP Full frame sensor whereas Canon RP, which was introduced in February 2019 is a Semi-Pro Mirrorless camera with a 26.0MP Full frame sensor. As you can see, D610 is 6 years older than RP. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Despite some fundamental differences of these two body types, Mirrorless cameras are becoming serious alternatives to DSLR cameras thanks to their size/weight advantages and recent improvements in their focus speeds , which makes this comparison even more interesting.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Nikon D610 and Canon RP before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon D610 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-10-08
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400 ( expands to 25600)
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 3.2" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 6 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 850g. 141 x 113 x 82 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Nikon D600 Compare

Canon RP Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-02-14
  • 26MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 40000 ( expands to 50-102400)
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 485g. 133 x 85 x 70 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon D610 and Canon RP compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon D610 over Canon EOS RP
Built-in Flash Yes vs No Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Size 3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
Continuous Shooting 6.0fps vs 5.0fps 1 fps faster
Battery Life 900 shots vs 250 shots 650 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Sensor Pixel Area 35.66µm2 vs 33.19µm2 7% larger pixel area
Top LCD Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Storage Slot 2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Autofocus at f/8 aperture 7 points vs none Autofocus with teleconverters
Reasons to choose Canon EOS RP over Nikon D610
Wireless Connection Built-In vs Optional Better connectivity
Articulating Screen Yes vs No Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution 26 MP vs 24 MP 8% more pixels
Max ISO 40.000 vs 6.400 525% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points 4779 vs 39 4740 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Weight 485 g vs 850 g 365 g lighter
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone_remote control Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Strengths of Nikon D610 and Canon EOS RP
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 24 MP vs 26 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution 921k dots vs 1.040k dots Higher resolution screens
Microphone Port Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port Yes vs Yes better video control
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Nikon D610 and Canon EOS RP
Image Stabilization No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Nikon D610 vs Canon RP: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon D610 and Canon RP side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon D610 and Canon RP. Canon RP is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Nikon D610.

Nikon D610 vs Canon RP Camera Size Comparison - Front View


Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon D610 and Canon RP.


Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon D610 and Canon RP.
Nikon D610 vs Canon RP Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Nikon D610 vs Canon RP Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon RP is significantly lighter (365g ) than the Nikon D610 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Nikon D610 and Canon RP have the same Full frame sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

D610
RP
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Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that D610 has a big advantage over RP which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon D610's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon RP's 3" screen.

Nikon D610 vs Canon RP: Sensor Comparison

Nikon D610 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed 3 processor. On the other hand, Canon RP has a 26.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 8 processor.

Below you can see the D610 and RP sensor size comparison.

Nikon D610 vs Canon RP Sensor Size Comparison


Nikon D610 and Canon RP have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon D610 has 7% larger pixel area compared to Canon RP, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

What types of Photography are Nikon D610 and Canon RP Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon D610 and Canon RP for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon D610 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Canon RP for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Nikon D610 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon RP for Street Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Nikon D610 for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon RP for Sports Photography

GOOD
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
9 Cross Type Focus sensors
39 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 900 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
4779 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Read the details

Nikon D610 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon RP for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
850g
Body Thickness 82mm
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
485g
Body Thickness 70mm
Read the details

Nikon D610 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon RP for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details


Canon RP vs Nikon D610 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Nikon D610 has an advantage over Canon RP. There are 304 lenses for Nikon D610's Nikon F mount, on the other hand there are only 12 lenses for Canon RP's Canon RF lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 101 lenses for Nikon F mount and 6 lenses for Canon RF mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Nikon D610 Lenses # of Canon RP Lenses
Standard Zoom 33 (17 Full Frame) 3 (3 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 20 (17 Full Frame) 2 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 33 (17 Full Frame) 1 (1 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 47 (45 Full Frame) 2 (2 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 53 (43 Full Frame) 1 (1 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 43 (42 Full Frame) 2 (2 Full Frame)
SuperZoom 30 (6 Full Frame) 1 (1 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 8 (3 Full Frame) n/a
Macro Prime 25 (22 Full Frame) n/a
Perspective Control Prime 11 (11 Full Frame) n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 (0 Full Frame) n/a
TOTAL 304 (223 Full Frame) 12 (12 Full Frame)
Nikon D610 vs Canon RP: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon D610 and Canon RP, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon D610 and Canon RP scores compare:

Nikon D610
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #19 out of 94 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #52 out of 1190 in all Cameras
Canon RP
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #18 out of 68 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #30 out of 1190 in all Cameras

Canon RP has a higher Overall Score but this doesn't make it an easy decision. Canon RP may have better image quality, more features and smaller body compared to but Nikon D610 offers higher value for the money.
If you are a price conscious buyer and don't need the extra features, image quality and compactness that Canon RP offers, Nikon D610 is the better choice for you. In all other cases, we recommend the Canon RP!

Nikon D610
Nikon D610
$896.95

Canon RP
Canon RP
$999.00

Canon RP vs Nikon D610 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon D610 Canon EOS RP
Brand Nikon Canon
Announced 2013-10-08 2019-02-14
Body Type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame Full frame
Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Area 861.60mm2 861.60mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Max Resolution 6016 x 4016 6240 x 4160
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 40,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 39 4779
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Nikon F Canon RF
Number of Available Lenses 304 12
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3.2" 3"
Resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.7
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync 1/200s no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Optional Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 850g 485g
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm 133 x 85 x 70mm
Battery Life 900 shots 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 94 not tested
DxO Color Depth 25.1 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 14.4 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 2925 not tested
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