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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon 5D MIII
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
  • Launched April 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D70
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D70s (6MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D70s (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was introduced 11 years after the D70s which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 5D MIV grades against the D70s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D70s

 5D MIV D70s 
LaunchedAugust 2016April 2005Newer by 139 months
Display dimensions3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1620k130kClearer display (+1490k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon 5D MIV

 D70s 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D70s

 5D MIV D70s 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV provides physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Nikon D70s 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).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D70s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIV against the D70s.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and D70s is 55 and 61 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and D70s.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MIV will offer you greater detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography info
Nikon D70s Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
53
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Nikon D70s
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography details
Nikon D70s Sports photography details
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
offers touch focus
excellent megapixels (30MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
43
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
excellent megapixels (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D70s as a Vlogging camera
31
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D70s
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D70s
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D70s
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-08-25 2005-04-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 grams (1.96 pounds) 679 grams (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 50
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 10.3
DXO Low light rating 2995 529
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at release $3,299 $700