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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(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
  • Revealed April 2005
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D70
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D70
  • Successor is Nikon D90
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and D80 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D70s was unveiled 17 months earlier than the D80 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D70s grades versus the D80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D80

 D70s D80 

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D70s

 D80 D70s 
LaunchedSeptember 2006April 2005More recent by 17 months
Display dimensions2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Nikon D80

 D70s D80 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D70s has got physical dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon D80 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 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 at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D70s against the D80.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70s and D80 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D70s and D80.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D80 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older D70s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography info
Nikon D80 Portrait photography info
53
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Street photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Street photography camera
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D70s
Sports photography with Nikon D80
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
40
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Travel photography camera
43
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D70s
Landscape photography with Nikon D80
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D70s
Vlogging with Nikon D80
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Nikon D80
 Nikon D70sNikon D80
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D70s Nikon D80
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-04-20 2006-09-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.5"
Display resolution 130k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 grams (1.50 lbs) 668 grams (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 61
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.2
DXO Low light rating 529 524
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3a EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $700 $800