Nikon D610 vs Nikon D2Xs

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D610 and the Nikon D2Xs, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D610 was introduced in October 2013 and Nikon D2Xs was introduced in June 2006. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D610 over Nikon D2Xs.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2Xs over Nikon D610.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D610 has a 3.2" screen with 921k dot resolution and Nikon D2Xs has a 2.5" screen with 235k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Viewfinder

Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. They both have 100% coverage.

Nikon D610 features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24.0 mm and a total area of 861.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Nikon D2Xs features a 12.4 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon D610 is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 6016 x 4016 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon D2Xs can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Nikon F lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Nikon D610 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Nikon D2Xs its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D610 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D2Xs nothing can be done. On Nikon D2Xs it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D610 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D610 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 900 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D610 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots. Nikon D2Xs has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D610 has Electronic shutter. Nikon D2Xs has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D610, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2Xs. Nikon D610 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Nikon D2Xs can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.

Focusing

Nikon D610 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon D2Xs has . Nikon D610 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D610 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D610 and ±5 EV range on Nikon D2Xs. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D610 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D2Xs.

Flash

Nikon D610 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection. Nikon D2Xs has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safely lock. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D610 and 1/250 sec on Nikon D2Xs.

Nikon D610 body has dimensions of 141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23") and Nikon D2Xs body has dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39"). Nikon D610 weighs 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) and Nikon D2Xs weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz).

Nikon D610

Nikon D2Xs

141 mm

113 mm

158 mm

150 mm

113 mm

150 mm