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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200 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
  • Announced April 2005
  • Older Model is Nikon D70
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D7100
  • Successor is Nikon D7500
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon D70s and Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and D7200 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D70s was released 11 years before the D7200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D70s scores versus the D7200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D7200

 D70s D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D70s

 D7200 D70s 
ReleasedMarch 2015April 2005More modern by 120 months
Display size3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k130kClearer display (+1099k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Nikon D7200

 D70s D7200 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D70s offers physical measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon D7200 has specifications of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D70s and Nikon D7200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D70s versus the D7200.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70s and D7200 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70s and D7200.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D7200 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D70s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography advice
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography advice
53
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s Sports photography details
Nikon D7200 Sports photography details
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (1,110 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography features
Nikon D7200 Travel photography features
43
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
great battery life (1,110 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D70s
Landscape photography with Nikon D7200
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (1,110 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s Vlogging factors
Nikon D7200 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
30
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Nikon D7200
 Nikon D70sNikon D7200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D70s Nikon D7200
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-04-20 2015-03-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
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 speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679g (1.50 lbs) 765g (1.69 lbs)
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 rating 50 87
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 14.6
DXO Low light rating 529 1333
Other
Battery life - 1110 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3a EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch price $700 $1,100