Canon 70D vs Nikon D780

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 70D versus Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the D780 (25MP) is fairly comparable but the 70D (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 70D was introduced 7 years earlier than the D780 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 70D scores against the D780 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 70D & Nikon D780. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery & Nikon D780 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D has physical dimensions 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 D780 has dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 70D versus Nikon D780 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 70D against the D780.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and D780 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 70D and D780.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 70D using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon D780 will show more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 70D will be behind in sensor technology.