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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D300
  • Refreshed by Nikon D600
Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2004
  • Updated by Nikon D80
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and D70 (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D300S was released 5 years after the D70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D300S matches up versus the D70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D70

 D300S D70 
AnnouncedNovember 2009April 2004More modern by 69 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k130kCrisper display (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon D300S

 D70 D300S 

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon D70

 D300S D70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D300S enjoys physical measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) and the Nikon D70 has sizing of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D300S compared to the D70.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D300S and D70 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300S and D70.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D300S to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent D300S provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300S Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D70 Portrait photography highlights
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
52
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Street photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Street photography camera
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (938 grams)
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300S Sports photography details
Nikon D70 Sports photography details
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
42
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300S Travel photography features
Nikon D70 Travel photography features
48
environment proofing
built-in flash
heavier than average in class (938 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
43
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D300S
Landscape photography with Nikon D70
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D70 as a Vlogging camera
22
provides face detection focusing
comes with external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average in class (938 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Nikon D70
 Nikon D300SNikon D70
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D300S Nikon D70
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-11-16 2004-04-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 938 grams (2.07 pounds) 679 grams (1.50 pounds)
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 rating 70 50
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 10.3
DXO Low light rating 787 529
Other
Battery life 950 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two One
Price at launch $1,630 $296