Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70

Here, we are comparing the Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and D70 (6MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and D70 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The 5D MIII was released 8 years after the D70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 5D MIII scores vs the D70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Nikon D70. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Nikon D70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII offers physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Nikon D70 has sizing of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIII and the D70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and D70 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and D70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will offer more detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIII should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.