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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70 front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2004
  • Newer Model is Nikon D80
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D70 versus Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and D810A (36MP) and the D70 (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The D70 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the D810A which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the D70 grades against the D810A when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon D810A

 D70 D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D70

 D810A D70 
LaunchedFebruary 2015April 2004Newer by 132 months
Screen sizing3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1229k130kCrisper screen (+1099k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Nikon D810A

 D70 D810A 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D70 has exterior measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon D810A has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Check the Nikon D70 versus Nikon D810A in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D70 versus the D810A.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70 and D810A is 61 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D70 and D810A.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D810A will deliver more detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Portrait photography camera
53
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography factors
Nikon D810A Street photography factors
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Sports photography camera
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D810A Travel photography highlights
43
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is high (36MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 Landscape photography features
Nikon D810A Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 Vlogging info
Nikon D810A Vlogging info
9
no video recording
30
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Nikon D810A
 Nikon D70Nikon D810A
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D70 Nikon D810A
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2004-04-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXPEED 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 grams (1.50 pounds) 880 grams (1.94 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
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 - 1200 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $296 $3,800