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Canon 70D vs Nikon Df

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Canon 70D vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon 60D
  • Successor is Canon 80D
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Launched December 2013
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Canon 70D vs Nikon Df Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon 70D vs Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and Df (16MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 70D was manufactured about the same time to the Df so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 70D grades versus the Df with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon Df

 70D Df 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 70D

 Df 70D 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon Df

 70D Df 
LaunchedOctober 2013December 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Canon 70D vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 70D has external measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon Df has sizing of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 70D and the Df.

Canon 70D vs Nikon Df size comparison

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

Canon 70D vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and Df.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 70D due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon 70D will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon 70D vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography information
Nikon Df Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography advice
Nikon Df Street photography advice
68
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography info
Nikon Df Sports photography info
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (1,400 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Df as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
60
great battery (1,400 per charge)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography advice
Nikon Df Landscape photography advice
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (1,400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging information
Nikon Df Vlogging information
69
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 70D vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 70DNikon Df
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 70D Nikon Df
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-10-31 2013-12-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 19 39
Cross focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 pounds) 760g (1.68 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 89
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 13.1
DXO Low light score 926 3279
Other
Battery life 920 shots 1400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $758 $2,747