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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70

Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Announced February 2018
Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2004
  • Newer Model is Nikon D80
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D70, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and D70 (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 4000D was revealed 14 years after the D70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D70 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 4000D scores versus the D70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon D70

 4000D D70 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2004More modern by 170 months
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Canon 4000D

 D70 4000D 

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon D70

 4000D D70 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Nikon D70 has measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon 4000D versus Nikon D70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 4000D versus the D70.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and D70 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and D70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 4000D to offer you more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern 4000D provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
52
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography details
Nikon D70 Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 4000D
Sports photography with Nikon D70
59
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
42
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
43
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D70 Landscape photography factors
59
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D70 as a Vlogging camera
28
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
9
can't record video
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon D70
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon D70
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D70
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2004-04-05
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436 grams (0.96 pounds) 679 grams (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 529
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $293 $296