Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D70

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D7000 and the Nikon D70, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D7000 was introduced in November 2010 and Nikon D70 was introduced in April 2004. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D7000 over Nikon D70.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D70 over Nikon D7000.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D7000 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Nikon D70 has a 1.8" screen with 130k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Viewfinder

Nikon D7000 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderNikon D70 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. Nikon D7000 has 100% coverage with 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Nikon D70 has 95% coverage with 0.75x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Nikon D7000 features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Nikon D70 features a 6.1 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon D7000 is equipped with EXPEED 2 processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3696 x 2448, 2464 x 1632 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon D70 can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Nikon F lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 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 Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D7000 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D70 nothing can be done. On Nikon D70 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D7000 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D7000 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 1050 shots and Nikon D70 comes with EN-EL3 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D7000 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots. Nikon D70 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D7000 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Nikon D70 has Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D7000, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D70. Nikon D7000 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Nikon D70 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.

Focusing

Nikon D7000 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon D70 has . Nikon D7000 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D7000 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D7000 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D70.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D7000 and 11.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D70. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection to Nikon D7000 and via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock to Nikon D70. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D7000 and 1/500 sec on Nikon D70.

Nikon D7000 body has dimensions of 132 x 105 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.13 x 3.03") and Nikon D70 body has dimensions of 140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07"). Nikon D7000 weighs 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz) and Nikon D70 weighs 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz).

Nikon D7000

Nikon D70

132 mm

105 mm

140 mm

111 mm

105 mm

111 mm

77 mm

78 mm