Nikon D70s vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D70s and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3, 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 D70s was introduced in April 2005 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D70s 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D70s
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D70s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3.

      PROS

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   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

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Advantage of Nikon D70s

      Nikon D70s
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D70s over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3.

      Nikon D70s vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 1.6 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D60
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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

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 over Nikon D70s.

      Nikon D70s vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 130k dot vs 921k dot
      Live View vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Lighter 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) vs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 4 GB

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      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Olympus PEN-F
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon P340
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
        Low Resolution Sensor6.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.6 fps
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D70s has a 2.0" screen with 130k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 has a 3.50" screen with 921k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D70s

      Nikon D70s has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.75x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3.

      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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D70s 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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon D70s comes with EN-EL3a battery pack and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 comes with NP-BD1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D70s has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D70s has Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D70s, and up to 1/1000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. Nikon D70s can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 can shoot continuously up to 1.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D70s and 4.30 m Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. Nikon D70s also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Nikon D70s.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D70s body has dimensions of 140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 body has dimensions of 97 x 59 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.32 x 0.87"). Nikon D70s weighs 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 weighs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz).

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      140 mm

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      97 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D70s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      Nikon D70s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      POOR
      53
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      GOOD
      72
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      GOOD
      76
      •   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)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      GOOD
      76
      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D70s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and give them scores of 54 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      BAD
      33
      •   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
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D70s

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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