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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced November 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D300S
  • Updated by Nikon D610
Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon D70s

 D600 D70s 
LaunchedNovember 2012April 2005Newer by 93 months
Display dimensions3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k130kSharper display (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D600

 D70s D600 

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Nikon D70s

 D600 D70s 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Nikon D600 versus Nikon D70s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s size comparison

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

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D600
Portrait photography with Nikon D70s
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
53
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D600
Sports photography with Nikon D70s
70
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
43
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D600
Landscape photography with Nikon D70s
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D600
Vlogging with Nikon D70s
30
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D600 vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Nikon D70s
 Nikon D600Nikon D70s
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D600 Nikon D70s
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-11-13 2005-04-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 pounds) 679g (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 50
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 10.3
DXO Low light score 2980 529
Other
Battery life 900 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,900 $700