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Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
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
  • Launched April 2005
  • Old Model is Nikon D70
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D70s (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 90D was introduced 14 years after the D70s which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 90D scores against the D70s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D70s

 90D D70s 
LaunchedAugust 2019April 2005More modern by 175 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1040k130kClearer screen (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon 90D

 D70s 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D70s

 90D D70s 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D offers external dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Nikon D70s has measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 90D against the D70s.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and D70s is 60 and 61 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and D70s.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 90D to produce more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 90D will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Nikon D70s
83
manual focus
high megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
53
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography features
Nikon D70s Sports photography features
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (1,300 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery life (1,300 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
high megapixels (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
43
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography info
Nikon D70s Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
high megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (1,300 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D70s as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D70s
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D70s
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon D70s
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-08-28 2005-04-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
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 33 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 pounds) 679 gr (1.50 pounds)
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 rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 529
Other
Battery life 1300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,199 $700