Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 7D versus Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and D70s (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 7D was manufactured 4 years after the D70s which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7D scores vs the D70s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D & Nikon D70s. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery & Nikon D70s Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D provides external dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Nikon D70s has measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 7D versus the D70s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and D70s is 56 and 61 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and D70s.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 7D to render more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern 7D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.