Canon 6D vs Nikon D70
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![Canon EOS 6D front Canon EOS 6D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-6D/Canon-6D-front.jpg)
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Announced February 2013
- Updated by Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Introduced April 2004
- Later Model is Nikon D80
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 6D vs Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and D70 (6MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and D70 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The 6D was announced 8 years later than the D70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6D matches up versus the D70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D & Nikon D70. The whole galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery & Nikon D70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D70
6D | D70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | April 2004 | More recent by 108 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+910k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Canon 6D
D70 | 6D |
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Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D70
6D | D70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D provides external measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon D70 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).
Analyze the Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6D compared to the D70.
![Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 size comparison Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Nikon-D70-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and D70 is 59 and 61 respectively.
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and D70.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6D with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 6D will provide you with greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer 6D will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Nikon-D70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Nikon-D70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D70 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D70 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-02-12 | 2004-04-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3008 x 2000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/500s |
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 (25, 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770 grams (1.70 lb) | 679 grams (1.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 82 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.1 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 2340 | 529 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL3 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,699 | $296 |