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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70

Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3300
Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2004
  • Renewed by Nikon D80
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon D3200 versus Nikon D70, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and D70 (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3200 was unveiled 8 years later than the D70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D70 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the D3200 matches up against the D70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D70

 D3200 D70 
IntroducedJuly 2012April 2004Fresher by 102 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k130kSharper screen (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon D3200

 D70 D3200 

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D70

 D3200 D70 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3200 offers external measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D70 has dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D3200 versus Nikon D70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D3200 versus the D70.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and D70 is 67 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3200 and D70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D3200 to offer more detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger D3200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
52
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography highlights
Nikon D70 Street photography highlights
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3200
Sports photography with Nikon D70
64
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
42
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography factors
Nikon D70 Travel photography factors
59
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
43
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3200
Landscape photography with Nikon D70
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging information
Nikon D70 Vlogging information
27
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
9
no video recording
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D70
 Nikon D3200Nikon D70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3200 Nikon D70
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-07-25 2004-04-05
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 gr (1.11 lb) 679 gr (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 81 50
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 10.3
DXO Low light rating 1131 529
Other
Battery life 540 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 EN-EL3
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $530 $296