Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D70s
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Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D70s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
- Released November 2010
- Succeeded the Nikon D90
- Successor is Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Introduced April 2005
- Previous Model is Nikon D70
Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D70s Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon D7000 and Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and D70s (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe D7000 was announced 5 years after the D70s which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D7000 scores vs the D70s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D70s Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7000 & Nikon D70s. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D7000 Gallery & Nikon D70s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Nikon D70s
D7000 | D70s | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | April 2005 | Newer by 69 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 130k | Clearer display (+791k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D7000
D70s | D7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Nikon D70s
D7000 | D70s | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7000 offers physical dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon D70s has dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D7000 and Nikon D70s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D7000 and the D70s.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D7000 and D70s is 59 and 61 respectively.
Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7000 and D70s.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D7000 to give extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher D7000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D70s Specifications
Nikon D7000 | Nikon D70s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D7000 | Nikon D70s |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-11-30 | 2005-04-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3008 x 2000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 39 | - |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/500 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 780 grams (1.72 lb) | 679 grams (1.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1167 | 529 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | EN-EL3a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Retail price | $1,049 | $700 |