Nikon D70 vs Nikon D70s

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D70 and Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D70 (6MP) and the D70s (6MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D70 was unveiled 12 months prior to the D70s which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D70 grades against the D70s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D70 & Nikon D70s. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D70 Gallery & Nikon D70s Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70 comes with outside dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon D70s has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D70 compared to the D70s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and D70s is 61 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D70 and D70s.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged D70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.