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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D70
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7000
  • Renewed by Nikon D7200
Photography Glossary

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and D7100 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D70s was revealed 9 years prior to the D7100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D70s grades against the D7100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D7100

 D70s D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D70s

 D7100 D70s 
LaunchedApril 2013April 2005More modern by 97 months
Screen size3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1229k130kSharper screen (+1099k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Nikon D7100

 D70s D7100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D70s offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D70s against the D7100.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D70s and D7100 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D70s and D7100.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D7100 to offer extra detail because of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged D70s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D70s
Portrait photography with Nikon D7100
53
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
78
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D70s
Street photography with Nikon D7100
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s Sports photography advice
Nikon D7100 Sports photography advice
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography info
Nikon D7100 Travel photography info
43
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s Vlogging details
Nikon D7100 Vlogging details
9
no video
30
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Nikon D7100
 Nikon D70sNikon D7100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D70s Nikon D7100
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-04-20 2013-04-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 130k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 679g (1.50 lb) 765g (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 83
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 13.7
DXO Low light score 529 1256
Other
Battery life - 950 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3a EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $700 $800