Canon 70D vs Nikon D810A

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 70D vs Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and D810A (36MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 70D was released 15 months earlier than the D810A which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 70D scores against the D810A when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 70D and Nikon D810A. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery and Nikon D810A Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D features outer dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D810A has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 70D against the D810A.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and D810A is 59 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and D810A.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 70D because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D810A will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 70D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.