Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s
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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 D70s 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
- Introduced February 2013
- New Model is Canon 6D 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
- Succeeded the Nikon D70
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 6D and Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and D70s (6MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and D70s (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
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The 6D was unveiled 7 years later than the D70s and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 6D grades vs the D70s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D and Nikon D70s. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery and Nikon D70s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D70s
6D | D70s | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | April 2005 | More recent by 96 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+910k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon 6D
D70s | 6D |
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Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D70s
6D | D70s | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 6D comes with exterior measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon D70s has specifications of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon 6D and Nikon D70s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6D compared to the D70s.
![Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s size comparison Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Nikon-D70s-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and D70s is 59 and 61 respectively.
![Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Nikon-D70s-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and D70s.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 6D will provide you with more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher 6D should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Nikon-D70s-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Nikon-D70s-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait 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 D70s Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D70s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D70s |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-02-12 | 2005-04-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 20 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3008 x 2000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 | 1/180 secs | 1/500 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 679g (1.50 pounds) |
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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL3a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,699 | $700 |