Canon 80D vs Nikon D70

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 80D vs Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D70 (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 80D was manufactured 12 years after the D70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 80D scores vs the D70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Nikon D70. The entire galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Nikon D70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon D70 has proportions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 80D vs the D70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and D70 is 59 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and D70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 80D to produce greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer 80D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.