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Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released April 2004
  • Replacement is Nikon D80
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
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Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon D70 versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D70 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the A77 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D70 matches up versus the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Sony A77 II

 D70 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon D70

 A77 II D70 
IntroducedMay 2014April 2004Newer by 123 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k130kSharper display (+1099k dot)
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Common features in the Nikon D70 and Sony A77 II

 D70 A77 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D70 features outside measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D70 versus Sony A77 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D70 and the A77 II.

Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70 and A77 II is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and A77 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A77 II to resolve extra detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A77 II Portrait photography highlights
53
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography information
Sony A77 II Street photography information
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography features
Sony A77 II Sports photography features
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D70
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
43
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 II Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery pack (480 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 II as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
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Nikon D70 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Sony A77 II
 Nikon D70Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D70 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2004-04-05 2014-05-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 130 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 grams (1.50 lb) 647 grams (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 82
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 529 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $296 $1,198