Nikon D70 vs Nikon Df
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon Df Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2004
- Renewed by Nikon D80
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Revealed December 2013
Nikon D70 vs Nikon Df Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D70 versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and Df (16MP) and the D70 (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D70 was brought out 10 years earlier than the Df and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the D70 matches up versus the Df with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D70 vs Nikon Df Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70 & Nikon Df. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D70 Gallery & Nikon Df Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon Df
D70 | Df |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D70
Df | D70 | |||
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Revealed | December 2013 | April 2004 | More recent by 118 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 130k | Sharper screen (+791k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70 and Nikon Df
D70 | Df | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D70 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D70 comes with exterior measurements 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 Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D70 versus Nikon Df in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D70 against the Df.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and Df is 61 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D70 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and Df.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D70 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon Df will offer you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older D70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D70 vs Nikon Df Specifications
Nikon D70 | Nikon Df | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D70 | Nikon Df |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2004-04-05 | 2013-12-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4928 x 3280 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 39 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 130 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 679 grams (1.50 pounds) | 760 grams (1.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 529 | 3279 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1400 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL3 | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $296 | $2,747 |