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Canon 70D vs Nikon D70

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon 70D vs Nikon D70 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Old Model is Canon 60D
  • New Model is Canon 80D
Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2004
  • Newer Model is Nikon D80
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D70 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon 70D vs Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and D70 (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 70D was released 9 years later than the D70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 70D grades versus the D70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D70

 70D D70 
RevealedOctober 2013April 2004Fresher by 117 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k130kSharper screen (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Canon 70D

 D70 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D70

 70D D70 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Canon 70D vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 70D features outer measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Nikon D70 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 70D versus the D70.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and D70 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and D70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon 70D to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern 70D provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography info
Nikon D70 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
52
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography details
Nikon D70 Sports photography details
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
42
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography info
Nikon D70 Travel photography info
69
weather proofing
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
43
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D70 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D70 Vlogging highlights
69
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Nikon D70
 Canon EOS 70DNikon D70
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 70D Nikon D70
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-10-31 2004-04-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
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 speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 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 sync 1/250 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 -
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 gr (1.66 lbs) 679 gr (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 50
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 10.3
DXO Low light score 926 529
Other
Battery life 920 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $758 $296