Nikon D610 vs Nikon D3200

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD610D3200
      Predecessor ModelNikon D600 Nikon D3100
      Successor ModelNikon D3300
      MSRP$1999/£1799.99/€2499.99 (body only), $2599/£2299.99/€2499 (with 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 lens)US: with 18-55mm VR - $699.95; UK: with 18-55mm VR - £649.99; UK: with 18-55mm VR - €699
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm23.2 x 15.4 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      ProcessorEXPEED 3EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40166016 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 19684512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Can be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points91
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with 160° viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      DxO Low Light ISO29251131
      DxO Color Depth25.124.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.413.2
      DxO Overall Score9481
      Video Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless Optional
      Environmental Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Dimensions141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")125 x 96 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.78 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 7.1 x 6.4"12.9 x 6.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight5.1 lb3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Battery PackEN-EL15EN-EL14
      Battery Life900 shots540 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D610 Nikon D3200
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaningImage sensor cleaning


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