Nikon Z9 vs Nikon D70

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ9D70
      Successor ModelNikon D80
      MSRP$5500 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels52.37 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600200 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      ProcessorEXPEED 7
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55043008 x 2000
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade      		Auto (TTL white balance), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra high 2
      Extra high 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      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 ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAF Area Modes (Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF), Focus Lock
      AF Detection Range-8.5 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points493
      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 Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"1.8"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot130k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.50x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-2 to +1
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Shutter TypeElectronicCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP
      Up to 120 fps at 11 MP
      Flash Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 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-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, PC TerminalStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
      Exposure Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityDigital Vari-Program, programmed auto [P] with flexible program, shutter-priority auto [S], aperture priority auto , manual [M]
      Metering Range-3 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 2 or 3 frames at +/-2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      DxO Low Light ISO2451529
      DxO Color Depth26.320.4
      DxO Dynamic Range14.410.3
      DxO Overall Score9850
      Video Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      NEV
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      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
      Raw 12-Bit
      7680 x 4320 @ 59.94 fps      		No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution7680 x 4320
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min
      Terminals Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x RJ45
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      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 app Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Dimensions149 x 150 x 91 mm (5.87 x 5.91 x 3.58")140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)13 x 7.7 x 5.8"
      Package Weight5.255 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      Battery PackEN-EL18dEN-EL3
      Battery Life740 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQDSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Nikon Z9 Nikon D70
      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
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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