Clicky

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max 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 D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D70
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D300S versus Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and D70s (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The D300S was manufactured 4 years after the D70s which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D300S matches up vs the D70s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D70s

 D300S D70s 
AnnouncedNovember 2009April 2005Newer by 56 months
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k130kCrisper display (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D300S

 D70s D300S 

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon D70s

 D300S D70s 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D300S features exterior measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) while the Nikon D70s has specifications of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D300S versus Nikon D70s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D300S against the D70s.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D300S and D70s is 55 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D300S and D70s.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D300S to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer D300S provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Portrait photography camera
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
53
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D300S
Street photography with Nikon D70s
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (938g)
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Sports photography camera
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D300S
Travel photography with Nikon D70s
48
environment proofing
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (938 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
43
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D300S
Landscape photography with Nikon D70s
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S Vlogging features
Nikon D70s Vlogging features
22
includes face detection focus
includes external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (938g)
9
no video
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Nikon D70s
 Nikon D300SNikon D70s
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D300S Nikon D70s
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-11-16 2005-04-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
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 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
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 938g (2.07 lbs) 679g (1.50 lbs)
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $1,630 $700