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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70 front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2004
  • Successor is Nikon D80
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Older Model is Nikon D80
  • Successor is Nikon D7000
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D70 versus Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and D90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D70 was unveiled 5 years prior to the D90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D70 grades against the D90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon D90

 D70 D90 

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Nikon D70

 D90 D70 
RevealedOctober 2008April 2004Fresher by 55 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kCrisper screen (+790k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Nikon D90

 D70 D90 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D70 offers outside 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 D90 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D70 versus Nikon D90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D70 compared to the D90.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and D90 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70 and D90.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon D90 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography information
Nikon D90 Street photography information
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography details
Nikon D90 Sports photography details
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography factors
Nikon D90 Travel photography factors
43
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D90 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 Vlogging details
Nikon D90 Vlogging details
9
no video
21
features face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Nikon D90
 Nikon D70Nikon D90
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D70 Nikon D90
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2004-04-05 2008-10-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 130k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 679g (1.50 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 73
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 529 977
Other
Battery life - 850 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $296 $1,199