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Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Updated by Canon 7D MII
Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released April 2005
  • Old Model is Nikon D70
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon D70s

 7D D70s 
ReleasedNovember 2009April 2005More modern by 56 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k130kSharper screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon 7D

 D70s 7D 

Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon D70s

 7D D70s 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Canon 7D versus Nikon D70s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s size comparison

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

Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography highlights
Nikon D70s Street photography highlights
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography details
Nikon D70s Sports photography details
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (800 CIPA)
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography info
Nikon D70s Travel photography info
54
environment sealing
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (800 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
43
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 7D
Landscape photography with Nikon D70s
63
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (800 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 7D
Vlogging with Nikon D70s
29
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Nikon D70s
 Canon EOS 7DNikon D70s
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 7D Nikon D70s
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-11-06 2005-04-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860 grams (1.90 lb) 679 grams (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 50
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 10.3
DXO Low light rating 854 529
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,050 $700