Nikon D70 vs Sony A850

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon D70 versus Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and A850 (25MP) and the D70 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The D70 was introduced 7 years before the A850 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D70 matches up vs the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D70 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D70 features physical measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D70 versus Sony A850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D70 against the A850.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and A850 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and A850.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D70 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A850 will deliver greater detail using its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.