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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780

Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Nikon D70 front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780 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
  • Released April 2004
  • Successor is Nikon D80
Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon D750
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D70 versus Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and D780 (25MP) and the D70 (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The D70 was launched 16 years before the D780 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D70 scores versus the D780 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon D780

 D70 D780 

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Nikon D70

 D780 D70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020April 2004Fresher by 191 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2359k130kCrisper display (+2229k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Nikon D780

 D70 D780 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D70 enjoys external dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon D780 has specifications of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D70 versus Nikon D780 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D70 compared to the D780.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and D780 is 61 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D70 and D780.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D70 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon D780 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older D70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D70
Portrait photography with Nikon D780
52
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography factors
Nikon D780 Street photography factors
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
71
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography details
Nikon D780 Sports photography details
42
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (2,260 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D780 Travel photography highlights
43
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (2,260 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D70
Landscape photography with Nikon D780
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (2,260 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D70
Vlogging with Nikon D780
9
can't shoot video
32
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Nikon D780
 Nikon D70Nikon D780
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D70 Nikon D780
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2004-04-05 2020-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 130k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 grams (1.50 pounds) 840 grams (1.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 529 not tested
Other
Battery life - 2260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3 EN-EL15b
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $296 $2,297