Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon D70
(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
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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70s & Nikon D7100. The full galleries are available at Nikon D70s Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D7100
D70s | D7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D70s
D7100 | D70s | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | April 2005 | More modern by 97 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 130k | Sharper screen (+1099k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70s and Nikon D7100
D70s | D7100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D70s and D7100 is 61 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7100 Specifications
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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 |