Nikon D70 vs Nikon D780

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D70 and Nikon D780. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D70 Gallery and Nikon D780 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.