Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon D600 versus Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and D70s (6MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and D70s (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D600 was brought out 7 years after the D70s which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D600 scores against the D70s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D600 and Nikon D70s. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D600 Gallery and Nikon D70s Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D600 has physical measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Nikon D70s has dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the D600 versus the D70s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D600 and D70s is 56 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D600 and D70s.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D600 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D600 will result in extra detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher D600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.