Nikon D70 vs Samsung NX5

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon D70 and Samsung NX5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D70 was launched 7 years before the NX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D70 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D70 grades against the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D70 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D70 has got external dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D70 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D70 and the NX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D70 and NX5 is 61 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D70 and NX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX5 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older D70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.