Nikon D70s

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    Highlights

    • 6.1 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
    • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 2.0" 130k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon D70s was announced in 2005 and is an APS-C (23.7 x 15.6 mm) DSLR camera with 6.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 200 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 2.0" screen with 130k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Dxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Dxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon D90
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    		October
    2008    		 12.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D60
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    		March
    2008    		 10.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D40X
    Compare
    		May
    2007    		 10.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D40
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    		December
    2006    		 6.1 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 1,600 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D80
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    		September
    2006    		 10.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D50
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    		July
    2005    		 6.1 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 1,600 Fixed 2.0"
    130k dot
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    2005    		 6.1 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 1,600 Fixed 2.0"
    130k dot
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    		April
    2004    		 6.1 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 1,600 Fixed 1.8"
    130k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon D90 vs D60 vs D40X vs D40 vs D80 vs D50.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D70s.

    PROS

    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Video Capture
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
    •   200 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Small Screen - 2.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
    •   Low USB Speed
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Nikon D70s to its predecessor D70 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Nikon D70s vs Nikon D70
    Larger Screen 2.0" vs 1.8"
    DOWNGRADES Nikon D70s vs Nikon D70
    Multi-Segment Metering vs
    Center Weighted Metering vs
    Spot Metering vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon D70s vs D70.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Nikon D70s has a 2.0" Fixed screen with 130k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.75x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Nikon D70s features a 6.1 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon D70s's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.7 x 15.6 mm369.7 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Nikon D70s has Nikon F lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D70s.

    Nikon D70
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    APS-C

    6.1 MP

    Nikon D40
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    APS-C

    6.1 MP

    Nikon D60
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    APS-C

    10.2 MP

    Nikon D80
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    APS-C

    10.2 MP

    Nikon D50
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    APS-C

    6.1 MP

    Nikon D90
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    APS-C

    12.3 MP

    Nikon D40X
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    APS-C

    10.2 MP

    Pentax K110D
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Canon M6 II
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Nikon Z50
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon 40D
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    APS-C

    10.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon D70s has a USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon D70s comes with EN-EL3a battery pack.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon D70s has Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon D70s has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 or 1 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon D70s has dimensions of 140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07"). It weighs 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    140 mm (5.51")

    111 mm (4.37")

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    111 mm (4.37")

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    78 mm (3.07")

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    Nikon D70s dimensions

    Nikon D70s for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon D70s is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Nikon D70s gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Nikon D70s gets a score of 55 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon D70s gets a score of 53 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Nikon D70s gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Small Screen - 2.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Nikon D70s gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Nikon D70s gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)

    Nikon D70s Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon D70s and give score of 54 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Nikon D70s a score of 66 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
    •   200 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50

    Photo

    AVERAGE
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    We give Nikon D70s a score of 56 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec

    Video

    BAD
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    We give Nikon D70s a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    GOOD
    75

    We give Nikon D70s a score of 75 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon D70s a score of 65 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Small Screen - 2.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot

    Connectivity

    BAD
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    We give Nikon D70s a score of 33 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   Low USB Speed
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
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    We give Nikon D70s a score of 41 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)


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