Upgrade Guide
Nikon D610→Nikon D4
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the D610. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the D4
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Burst rate11fps vs 6fps
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Battery life~2600 shots (CIPA) vs ~900 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | D610 | D4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.9 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | -0.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.7 | ||
| Landscape | -0.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.4 | ||
| Casual | -0.7 | ||
| Food | -0.5 | ||
| Macro | -0.4 | ||
| Architecture | -0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D610 | D4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £152 used | £283 used | |
| Released | 2013 | 2012 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame CMOS | 16.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | |
| Autofocus | 39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type, 11 at f/8) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~900 shots (CIPA) | ~2600 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 850g (with battery) | 1340g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots | 3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Nikon F mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Dual slots: XQD + CompactFlash |
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