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Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 70D
  • Replacement is Canon 90D
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
  • Succeeded the Nikon D70
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 80D and Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D70s (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 80D was manufactured 10 years after the D70s which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 80D matches up versus the D70s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D70s

 80D D70s 
ReleasedFebruary 2016April 2005Newer by 132 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1040k130kClearer screen (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon 80D

 D70s 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D70s

 80D D70s 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 80D has exterior measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon D70s has sizing of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 80D and Nikon D70s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 80D and the D70s.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and D70s is 59 and 61 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and D70s.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon 80D to give greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern 80D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
53
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography features
Nikon D70s Street photography features
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Nikon D70s
77
environment proof
provides touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
43
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography features
Nikon D70s Landscape photography features
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D70s as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D70s
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D70s
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 80D Nikon D70s
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2005-04-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 16000 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 679 gr (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 50
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 10.3
DXO Low light rating 1135 529
Other
Battery life 960 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,199 $700