Canon 5D vs Nikon D70s
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D70s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Introduced November 2005
- Later Model is Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Revealed April 2005
- Replaced the Nikon D70
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Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 5D vs Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D70s (6MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and D70s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 5D was launched 7 months after the D70s so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 5D matches up against the D70s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Canon 5D vs Nikon D70s Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D and Nikon D70s. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery and Nikon D70s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon D70s
| 5D | D70s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2005 |  | April 2005 | Newer by 7 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.5" |  | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 130k | Sharper screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon 5D
| D70s | 5D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D70s
| 5D | D70s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5D vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D features outside measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon D70s has sizing of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).
Check out the Canon 5D vs Nikon D70s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 5D and the D70s.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and D70s is 55 and 61 respectively.
Canon 5D vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and D70s.
As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern 5D is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D70s Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D | Nikon D70s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5D | Nikon D70s |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2005-11-12 | 2005-04-20 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 367.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 6MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.5x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | External | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 895 gr (1.97 lbs) | 679 gr (1.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 71 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1368 | 529 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP-511A | 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) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $2,780 | $700 |
