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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2005
  • Old Model is Nikon D70
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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and D70s (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D500 was unveiled 10 years after the D70s which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D500 scores against the D70s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Nikon D70s

 D500 D70s 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016April 2005More modern by 131 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution2359k130kClearer screen (+2229k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D500

 D70s D500 

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Nikon D70s

 D500 D70s 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D500 features exterior measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Nikon D70s has measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D500 versus the D70s.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D500 and D70s is 56 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D500 and D70s.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D500 to give more detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent D500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D70s Portrait photography advice
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
53
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D500 Street photography information
Nikon D70s Street photography information
68
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D500
Sports photography with Nikon D70s
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (1,240 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D500 Travel photography details
Nikon D70s Travel photography details
68
good battery power (1,240 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
43
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D70s Landscape photography factors
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (1,240 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D70s as a Vlogging camera
31
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Nikon D70s
 Nikon D500Nikon D70s
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D500 Nikon D70s
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-01-05 2005-04-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 1640000 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 153 -
Cross focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 2,359 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings 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 sync 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 lb) 679g (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 50
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 10.3
DXO Low light score 1324 529
Other
Battery life 1240 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $1,497 $700