Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s

Let's look more closely at the Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and D70s (6MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and D70s (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIII was launched 7 years after the D70s which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5D MIII scores versus the D70s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Nikon D70s. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Nikon D70s Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII enjoys physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIII vs the D70s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and D70s is 55 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and D70s.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will offer more detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger 5D MIII provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.