D7100 vs D610: Hi all. Next month I'm going to buy a new camera body but really can't make my decision: D7100 or D610? Yes I know all that FF vs DX stuff but my main concerna is IQ and...

elandel Loc: Milan, Italy

Hi all. Next month I'm going to buy a new camera body but really can't make my decision: D7100 or D610?
Yes I know all that FF vs DX stuff but my main concerna is IQ and AF. From what I can see the AF module on the D7100 is better but the IQ is better (but by how much?) on the D610 beeing it a FF.
My use will be and all-rounder: landscape - architecture - some portraits (not many - only family) - holidays no Street etc.

Can you give me your feedback and help me taking my decision.
P.S. is the oil-spot issue fixed on the 610?

amehta Loc: Boston

elandel wrote:

Hi all. Next month I'm going to buy a new camera b... (show quote)

Yes, the oil-spot issue is fixed on the D610.

I think you answered the question by what use you listed first: landscape, where IQ trumps AF.

FWIW, both are great cameras, both will take great pictures. Now you are asking about the relatively small differences which will help you make your decision. That's good, but once you make the decision, don't worry about second-guessing yourself. :-)

elandel Loc: Milan, Italy

amehta wrote:

Yes, the oil-spot issue is fixed on the D610.

I think you answered the question by what use you listed first: landscape, where IQ trumps AF.

FWIW, both are great cameras, both will take great pictures. Now you are asking about the relatively small differences which will help you make your decision. That's good, but once you make the decision, don't worry about second-guessing yourself. :-)

Thanks. Yes my main use is landscapes and Churches or monuments that I love taking photos of. But It will be my main camera because my second system will become my Olympus with a complete set of lenses. I will sell my Fuji X-E2 and Samsung NX1100. Maybe it has no sense buyiny the D7100 when I have the Fuji?

amehta Loc: Boston

elandel wrote:

Thanks. Yes my main use is landscapes and Churches or monuments that I love taking photos of. But It will be my main camera because my second system will become my Olympus with a complete set of lenses. I will sell my Fuji X-E2 and Samsung NX1100. Maybe it has no sense buyiny the D7100 when I have the Fuji?

The D7100 and Fuji X-E2 do seem somewhat redundant. Your photography interests are the strengths of a full frame camera.

elandel Loc: Milan, Italy

amehta wrote:

The D7100 and Fuji X-E2 do seem somewhat redundant. Your photography interests are the strengths of a full frame camera.

I think what you say makes sense. If I keep the Fuji it has no sense buying the D7100, Maybe the only upgrade possible is a FF camera because Fuji takes excellent pictures.

amehta Loc: Boston

elandel wrote:

I think what you say makes sense. If I keep the Fuji it has no sense buying the D7100, Maybe the only upgrade possible is a FF camera because Fuji takes excellent pictures.

If the Fuji is not giving you the results you want, I think you seriously have to consider the D810, because you are clearly seeking the highest image quality you can achieve. If you get the D610, it seems that your next "if only" will be for the D810, so you might just want to do that now. :-)

elandel Loc: Milan, Italy

The 810 is very far away from my budget. I am satisfied with the Fuji but it has some downsides that for me are very annoying, nothing to worry much about but I think it's time to change and the only possible alternative is FF. In my subjective opinion obviously.

elandel Loc: Milan, Italy

I consider the D7100 because it's cheaper and I'm not a professional

tramsey Loc: Texas

Both are magnificent cameras; but in MHO the 610 in your case would be overkill. I would save the money, get the 7100 and put what I saved into good glass.

Have fun shooting.

elandel Loc: Milan, Italy

tramsey wrote:

Both are magnificent cameras; but in MHO the 610 in your case would be overkill. I would save the money, get the 7100 and put what I saved into good glass.

Have fun shooting.

That was also my thoughts but then I think that changing the Fuji with the D7100 is not such a smart idea.

shutterbob Loc: Tucson

I own both a 610 and a 7100. Most of my pictures are of scenic landscapes with a sprinkling of indoor shots. My 7100 gets the bulk of my use although whenever I am going to be shooting in less than good light I will reach for the 610. The IQ on them is pretty similar....most people could probably not tell the difference. I would disagree with tramsey that the 610 is overkill, but I do agree that they are so similar that you would be better off getting the 7100 and putting the extra money into good glass because that will make a bigger difference than which of the two bodies you select.

elandel Loc: Milan, Italy

shutterbob wrote:

I own both a 610 and a 7100. Most of my pictures a... (show quote)

Has the D7100 ny issues? What makes me hesitate is that I have the Fuji so I think the two are too similar. It's true that I want to sell the Fuji but is it a smart idea selling the Fuji to buy the 7100?

C.R. Loc: United States of Confusion

i have both cameras, the 610 just does a better job, i don't know anything about the acronyms, but the 7100 seems to produce more noise in the finished product

elandel Loc: Milan, Italy

C.R. wrote:

i have both cameras, the 610 just does a better job, i don't know anything about the acronyms, but the 7100 seems to produce more noise in the finished product

Thanks. What about low iso? Is noise the same?

C.R. Loc: United States of Confusion

yes, the 7100 (at least mine) just has more noise than the 610