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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2005
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D70
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D810
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon D70s versus Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and D850 (46MP) and the D70s (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D70s was introduced 13 years prior to the D850 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D70s matches up versus the D850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D850

 D70s D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon D70s

 D850 D70s 
ReleasedAugust 2017April 2005More modern by 150 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution2359k130kClearer display (+2229k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Nikon D850

 D70s D850 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70s enjoys external dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon D850 has proportions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D70s versus Nikon D850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D70s and the D850.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70s and D850 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D70s and D850.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D70s with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D850 will provide extra detail using its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D70s will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography info
Nikon D850 Portrait photography info
53
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
86
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D70s
Street photography with Nikon D850
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D70s
Sports photography with Nikon D850
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,840 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography information
Nikon D850 Travel photography information
43
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
better than average battery power (1,840 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
great sensor resolution (46MP)
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70s Landscape photography features
Nikon D850 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,840 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D850 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
29
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Nikon D850
 Nikon D70sNikon D850
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D70s Nikon D850
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-04-20 2017-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.75x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 gr (1.50 lbs) 1015 gr (2.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 100
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 14.8
DXO Low light rating 529 2660
Other
Battery life - 1840 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3a EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch price $700 $2,997