Nikon Z50 vs Nikon D70s

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ50D70s
      Predecessor ModelNikon D70
      MSRP$859 (body), $999 (w/16-50mm lens), $1349 (w/16-50 and 50-250mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel6.24 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200200 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      ProcessorEXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37123008 x 2000
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points209
      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 V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot130k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.02x0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x0.50x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical 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 Shooting11.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 5 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 4 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill flash
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Auto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.00 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 SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot meteringSB-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-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      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 Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      DxO Low Light ISO529
      DxO Color Depth20.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1
      Environmental Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36")140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.9 x 7.1 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.2 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Battery PackEN-EL25EN-EL3a
      Battery Life320 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Nikon Z50 Nikon D70s
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D)


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