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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200

Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Nikon D70 front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2004
  • Updated by Nikon D80
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon D70 and Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and D7200 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D70 was brought out 12 years prior to the D7200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D70 matches up against the D7200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon D7200

 D70 D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D70

 D7200 D70 
RevealedMarch 2015April 2004More modern by 132 months
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k130kClearer display (+1099k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Nikon D7200

 D70 D7200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70 has got outer measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon D7200 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D70 and Nikon D7200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D70 against the D7200.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and D7200 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and D7200.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D7200 to offer more detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged D70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography highlights
52
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography features
Nikon D7200 Sports photography features
42
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (1,110 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D70
Travel photography with Nikon D7200
43
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
good battery power (1,110 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (1,110 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 Vlogging features
Nikon D7200 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
30
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Nikon D7200
 Nikon D70Nikon D7200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D70 Nikon D7200
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2004-04-05 2015-03-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 130 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 gr (1.50 pounds) 765 gr (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 87
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 14.6
DXO Low light rating 529 1333
Other
Battery life - 1110 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Storage slots One Dual
Launch cost $296 $1,100