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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 51200, 102400 as option
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 102400
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 61
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 950
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4016
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
Summary
The D610 maximum resolution of 6016 x 4016 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Canon EOS 5D Mark III maximum resolution of 5760 x 3840 pixels (22 megapixels). The Canon EOS 5D Mark III has larger sensor than the D610: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm). It is very important specification of this model because big sensor allows you to shoot pictures of the higher quality. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 100-6400 ISO range of the D610. Such ISO range let the photographer to shoot better pictures in low light conditions. The D610 has more number of white balance presets - 12. It gives you more control over colour. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers more focus points in compare with the D610: 61 vs 39. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the D610 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III has better highest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The D610 is equipped with built-in flash. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III battery life is better than the D610 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to produce 950 photos with the EOS 5D Mark III and only 900 with the D610. The D610 weighs 850g that is 100g less than the weight of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III and the D610 have the same number of pros but as the Canon EOS 5D Mark III has larger sensor which is a really important specification then this model will be the best buy.