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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s

Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Renewed by Nikon D800E
Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Old Model is Nikon D70
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon D700 versus Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and D70s (6MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and D70s (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D700 was announced 3 years after the D70s which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D700 grades against the D70s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D70s

 D700 D70s 
IntroducedOctober 2008April 2005More modern by 43 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k130kClearer display (+792k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D700

 D70s D700 

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Nikon D70s

 D700 D70s 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D700 has outside dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) and the Nikon D70s has proportions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D700 versus Nikon D70s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D700 and the D70s.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and D70s is 54 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D700 and D70s.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D700 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D700 will offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent D700 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D70s Portrait photography highlights
63
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
53
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography info
Nikon D70s Street photography info
52
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,074 grams)
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 Sports photography information
Nikon D70s Sports photography information
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,000 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Travel photography camera
52
better than average battery pack (1,000 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (1,074 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
43
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D700 Landscape photography details
Nikon D70s Landscape photography details
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,000 shots)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D700
Vlogging with Nikon D70s
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Nikon D70s
 Nikon D700Nikon D70s
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D700 Nikon D70s
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-10-07 2005-04-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4256 x 2832 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1074g (2.37 lbs) 679g (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 50
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 10.3
DXO Low light score 2303 529
Other
Battery life 1000 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL3e EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $2,700 $700