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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released April 2005
  • Older Model is Nikon D70
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D80
  • Replacement is Nikon D7000
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and D90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D70s was announced 4 years prior to the D90 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D70s matches up versus the D90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D90

 D70s D90 

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Nikon D70s

 D90 D70s 
ReleasedOctober 2008April 2005More recent by 42 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k130kCrisper display (+790k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Nikon D90

 D70s D90 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D70s offers external measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D70s against the D90.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70s and D90 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D70s and D90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D90 to give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older D70s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography details
Nikon D90 Portrait photography details
53
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s Street photography highlights
Nikon D90 Street photography highlights
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s Sports photography features
Nikon D90 Sports photography features
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography highlights
Nikon D90 Travel photography highlights
43
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70s Landscape photography advice
Nikon D90 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s Vlogging highlights
Nikon D90 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
21
features face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Nikon D90
 Nikon D70sNikon D90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D70s Nikon D90
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-04-20 2008-10-13
Body design 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 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 130k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 679 grams (1.50 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
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 All around rating 50 73
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 529 977
Other
Battery life - 850 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3a EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $700 $1,199