Canon 60D vs Nikon D70s
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D70s Key Specs
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- 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
- Released April 2005
- Earlier Model is Nikon D70
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 60D and Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D70s (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 60D was introduced 5 years later than the D70s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 60D grades vs the D70s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D70s
| 60D | D70s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2010 |  | April 2005 | More recent by 68 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 130k | Crisper display (+910k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon 60D
| D70s | 60D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D70s
| 60D | D70s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 60D vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60D has physical measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D70s has dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 60D vs the D70s.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and D70s is 59 and 61 respectively.
Canon 60D vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 60D and D70s.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 60D to provide you with greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 60D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D70s Specifications
| Canon EOS 60D | Nikon D70s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 60D | Nikon D70s |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2010-11-10 | 2005-04-20 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 367.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 6MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Clear View TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.5x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 755 grams (1.66 pounds) | 679 grams (1.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 66 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.2 | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 813 | 529 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1100 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL3a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $899 | $700 |
