Canon 6D vs Nikon D70s

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and D70s is 59 and 61 respectively.

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.