Nikon D90 vs Nikon D70

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD90D70
      Predecessor ModelNikon D80
      Successor ModelNikon D7000 Nikon D80
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200200 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28483008 x 2000
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14242240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,AF Area Modes (Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF), Focus Lock
      Number of Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid LinesType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"1.8"
      Screen Resolution920k dot130k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.96x0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.64x0.50x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 10011.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/500 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLRSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, programmed auto [P] with flexible program, shutter-priority auto [S], aperture priority auto , manual [M]
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) 2 or 3 frames at +/-2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      DxO Low Light ISO977529
      DxO Color Depth22.720.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.510.3
      DxO Overall Score7350
      Video Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2 Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Dimensions132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 8.5 x 8"
      Package Weight5.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Battery PackEN-EL3eEN-EL3
      Battery Life850 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Nikon D90 Nikon D70
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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