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Canon 90D vs Nikon D70

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon 80D
Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2004
  • Replacement is Nikon D80
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D70 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 90D and Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D70 (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 90D was unveiled 15 years later than the D70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 90D matches up against the D70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D70

 90D D70 
AnnouncedAugust 2019April 2004Fresher by 188 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k130kCrisper display (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Canon 90D

 D70 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D70

 90D D70 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D enjoys physical measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon D70 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).

See the Canon 90D and Nikon D70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 90D against the D70.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and D70 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and D70.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 90D to provide extra detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 90D is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D70 Portrait photography advice
83
has manual focus
megapixel count great (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
52
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Nikon D70
71
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography features
Nikon D70 Sports photography features
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count great (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
42
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography advice
Nikon D70 Travel photography advice
78
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count great (33MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
43
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography details
Nikon D70 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count great (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Nikon D70
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D70
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D70
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 90D Nikon D70
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-08-28 2004-04-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701g (1.55 lbs) 679g (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 529
Other
Battery life 1300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,199 $296