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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon D70 front
 
Nikon D700 front
Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700 Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2004
  • New Model is Nikon D80
Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Newer Model is Nikon D800E
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon D70 and Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and D700 (12MP) and the D70 (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The D70 was released 5 years prior to the D700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D70 matches up against the D700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon D700

 D70 D700 

Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D70

 D700 D70 
IntroducedOctober 2008April 2004More recent by 54 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution922k130kClearer screen (+792k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Nikon D700

 D70 D700 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D70 has exterior dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon D700 has dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D70 and Nikon D700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D70 versus the D700.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and D700 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D70 and D700.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D70 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D700 will render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older D70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D700 as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
63
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography info
Nikon D700 Street photography info
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,074g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography information
Nikon D700 Sports photography information
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
good battery life (1,000 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography details
Nikon D700 Travel photography details
43
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
good battery life (1,000 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (1,074g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D700 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (1,000 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D70
Vlogging with Nikon D700
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Nikon D700
 Nikon D70Nikon D700
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D70 Nikon D700
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2004-04-05 2008-10-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4256 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 130k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 gr (1.50 pounds) 1074 gr (2.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 80
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 12.2
DXO Low light rating 529 2303
Other
Battery life - 1000 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $296 $2,700