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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70 Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Replaced the Nikon D200
  • Replacement is Nikon D300S
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
  • Released April 2004
  • Renewed by Nikon D80
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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and D70 (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D300 was revealed 3 years after the D70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D300 grades vs the D70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Nikon D70

 D300 D70 
ReleasedMarch 2008April 2004Newer by 48 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k130kSharper display (+792k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon D300

 D70 D300 

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Nikon D70

 D300 D70 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300 enjoys external measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D300 compared to the D70.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and D70 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D300 and D70.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D300 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer D300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D70 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
53
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Street photography camera
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D70 Sports photography highlights
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,000 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D300
Travel photography with Nikon D70
56
better than average battery power (1,000 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
43
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300 Landscape photography details
Nikon D70 Landscape photography details
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,000 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D300
Vlogging with Nikon D70
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Nikon D70
 Nikon D300Nikon D70
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D300 Nikon D70
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2008-03-12 2004-04-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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
Max video resolution None None
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 925g (2.04 lb) 679g (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 50
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 10.3
DXO Low light score 679 529
Other
Battery life 1000 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL3e EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,100 $296