Nikon D70 vs Sony A6600
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Nikon D70 vs Sony A6600 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
- Released April 2004
- Newer Model is Nikon D80
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Introduced August 2019
- Successor is Sony A6700
Nikon D70 vs Sony A6600 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D70 and Sony A6600, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe D70 was announced 16 years before the A6600 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D70 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D70 matches up versus the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D70 vs Sony A6600 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D70 and Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D70 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Sony A6600
D70 | A6600 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon D70
A6600 | D70 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | April 2004 | More recent by 187 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 130k | Crisper screen (+792k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D70 and Sony A6600
D70 | A6600 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Nikon D70 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D70 features outside dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D70 and Sony A6600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D70 against the A6600.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D70 and A6600 is 61 and 77 respectively.
Nikon D70 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D70 and A6600.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A6600 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older D70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D70 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Nikon D70 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D70 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2004-04-05 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Sony E |
Available lenses | 309 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 130 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 679 gr (1.50 lbs) | 503 gr (1.11 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 529 | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 810 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL3 | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $296 | $1,198 |