Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and D70 (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D500 was brought out 11 years later than the D70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D500 scores versus the D70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D500 and Nikon D70. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D500 Gallery and Nikon D70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D500 has got physical measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Nikon D70 has proportions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D500 compared to the D70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and D70 is 56 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and D70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D500 to provide you with more detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher D500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.