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Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Introduced March 2003
  • Replacement is Canon 20D
Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 10D versus Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the D70s (6MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 10D was revealed 3 years before the D70s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 10D grades versus the D70s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D70s

 10D D70s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon 10D

 D70s 10D 
IntroducedApril 2005March 2003Fresher by 25 months
Display size2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution130k118kClearer display (+12k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D70s

 10D D70s 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 10D enjoys physical measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Nikon D70s has dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 10D versus the D70s.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D70s is 56 and 61 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and D70s.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older 10D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D70s Portrait photography factors
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
53
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 10D
Street photography with Nikon D70s
51
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography features
Nikon D70s Sports photography features
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography factors
Nikon D70s Travel photography factors
41
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
43
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging information
Nikon D70s Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Nikon D70s
 Canon EOS 10DNikon D70s
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 10D Nikon D70s
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2003-03-31 2005-04-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3072 x 2048 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875 grams (1.93 lb) 679 grams (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 57 50
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 10.3
DXO Low light rating 571 529
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,900 $700