Nikon D610 vs Sony Alpha 7CR

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD610Alpha 7CR
      Predecessor ModelNikon D600
      MSRP$1999/£1799.99/€2499.99 (body only), $2599/£2299.99/€2499 (with 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 lens)$3000 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm35.7 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel62.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel60.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 102,800
      Photo Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      ProcessorEXPEED 3Bionz XR
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40169504 x 6336
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWRAW, HEIF, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, standard, light
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadePresets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      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
      Focus Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points39693
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      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)
      Optics Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDLCD
      Touch Screen
      Tilt&Flip Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,037k dots
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.7x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Shutter TypeElectronicMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30s
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 8 fps at 61 MP for up to 36 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 61 MP for up to 36 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		no built-in flash
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 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
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      DxO Low Light ISO2925
      DxO Color Depth25.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.4
      DxO Overall Score94
      Video Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]

      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080i) at 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveS Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      IP StreamingMJPEG, UVC/UAC
      3840 x 2160 at 12.5p, 14.99p, 25p, 29.97p
      1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
      1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p
      Terminals Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, MIMO 2x2, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      *As of August, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Dimensions141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")124 x 71 x 63 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.48")
      Weight (inc. batteries)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 7.1 x 6.4"6.8 x 6 x 4.8"
      Package Weight5.1 lb1.895 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Battery PackEN-EL15NP-FZ100
      Battery Life900 shots520 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D610 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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