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Nikon D70s Review

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    Main Features

    • 6MP - APS-C CCD Sensor
    • ISO 200 - 1600
    • 2.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
    • 3.0fps continuous shooting
    • 679g. 140 x 111 x 78 mm
    • Replaced Nikon D70
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    Nikon D70s Overview

    Launched in April 2005 , Nikon D70s is a 6.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C (23.7 x 15.5 mm ) sized CCD sensor and Nikon F lens mount. Nikon replaced the older D70 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Nikon D70s vs Nikon D70

    Nikon D70s Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Other Features
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Alternatives
    11. Popular Comparisons
    12. Frequently Asked Questions
    13. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon D70s is a member of Nikon's Advanced DSLR class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Nikon Advanced DSLR Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Nikon D780
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    2020 25.0MP - Full frame 7.0 fps 144 x 116 x 76mm 840g
    Nikon D850
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    2017 46.0MP - Full frame 7.0 fps 146 x 124 x 79mm 1015g
    Nikon D7500
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    2017 21.0MP - APS-C 8.0 fps 136 x 104 x 73mm 720g
    Nikon D500
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    2016 21.0MP - APS-C 10.0 fps 147 x 115 x 81mm 860g
    Nikon D7200
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    2015 24.0MP - APS-C 6.0 fps 136 x 107 x 76mm 765g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Nikon D780 vs D850 vs D7500 vs D500 vs D7200

    Alternative Model names found for Nikon D70s: and D70 s.


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    Nikon D70s PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon D70s review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    1/8000s High Shutter Speed
    Top LCD Display
    Flash Sync Port
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Sensor shift Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    0.5x magnification - Small Viewfinder
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 6.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.00")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 130kdots )
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
    No Environmental Sealing
    Poor Low Light Performance
    No AF Micro Adjustment

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    Nikon D70s Physical Specs
    Nikon D70s weighs 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) and has external dimensions of 140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 78mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon D70s, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon D70s Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon D70s Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Nikon D70s size with the camera that it replaced: Nikon D70. As depicted on the comparison image, and have the exact same height, width and thickness.


    Nikon D70s vs Nikon D70 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Nikon D70s and Nikon D70 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon D70s with its main competitors:

    Nikon D70s Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs D70s Thickness vs D70s
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D70
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    679g equal weight 78mm equal thickness
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D80
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    668g 11g lighter 77mm 1mm thinner
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D90
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    703g 24g heavier 77mm 1mm thinner
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D5000
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    590g 89g lighter 80mm 2mm thicker
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D200
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    920g 241g heavier 74mm 4mm thinner
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D60
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    522g 157g lighter 64mm 14mm thinner
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D3200
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    505g 174g lighter 77mm 1mm thinner
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D100
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    780g 101g heavier 81mm 3mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Nikon D70s doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Nikon D70s Lens Mount and Lenses

    Nikon D70s has a Nikon F lens mount and currently there are 316 native lenses available for this mount. Besides providing one of the largest selection of lenses, Nikon F mount also has backward compatibility which means that you can use F mount lenses even dating from 1960s. It is also well supported by the lenses form third-party manufacturers.

    Nikon D70s doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 107 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization.

    Weather Sealed Lenses for Nikon D70s

    There are 83 lenses with weather sealing for Nikon D70s but bear in mind that D70s body doesn't have weather sealings.

    Here are some of the most popular Nikon D70s Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Nikon F Mount Lenses for Nikon D70s
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
    450-1200mm 35mm FF 5880gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
    105-450mm 35mm FF 425gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR
    120-600mm 35mm FF 1340gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR
    105-450mm 35mm FF 745gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD
    225-900mm 35mm FF 1951gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR
    300-750mm 35mm FF 2300gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR
    157.5mm 35mm FF 720gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G Lens Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G
    52.5mm APS-C / DX 200gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Nikon D70s Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Nikon D70s Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon D70s has a 6.0MP APS-C (23.7 x 15.5 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3008 x 2000 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. D70s has a native ISO range of 200 - 1600 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Nikon D70s is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Canon M6 MII with its 33.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon D70s vs Canon M6 MII or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

    Nikon D70s DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Nikon D70s sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 50 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Nikon D70s here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon D70s's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon D70s Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon D70s Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Nikon D70s LCD and Viewfinder

    Nikon D70s has a Fixed Type 2.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 130k dots. At only 2.00", the screen is on the smaller side and 130kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Unfortunately Nikon D70s doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best DSLR Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    D70s has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 95% and a magnification ratio of 0.5x. 95% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

    Nikon D70s Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Nikon D70s has a USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Nikon D70s Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D70
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    None shots No No No
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D80
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    None shots No No No
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D90
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    1280 x 720 850shots No No No
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D5000
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    1280 x 720 510shots No No No
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D200
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    None shots No No No
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D60
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    None 500shots No No No
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D3200
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    1920 x 1080 540shots No No No
    Nikon D70s Camera Nikon D100
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    None shots No No No

    Nikon D70s Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon D70s can shoot continuously at max speed of 3 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/8000 sec.

    Flash

    D70s has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Nikon D70s features a Phase Detection autofocusing system.

    User Manual
    You can download Nikon D70s's User Manual here

    What type of Photography is Nikon D70s Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon D70s in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon D70s for Portrait Photography

    Nikon D70s has a score of 42 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.5 mm) sensor
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 6.0MP
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D70s for Portrait Photography

    Nikon D70s for Street Photography

    Nikon D70s has a score of 43 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.5 mm) sensor
    No Live-view
    No Image Stabilization
    Large Body

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D70s for Street Photography

    Nikon D70s for Sports Photography

    Nikon D70s has a score of 71 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Focus Points
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D70s for Sports Photography

    Nikon D70s for Daily Photography

    Nikon D70s has a score of 55 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.5 mm) sensor
    Large Body
    679g
    Body Thickness 78mm

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D70s for Daily Photography

    Nikon D70s for Landscape Photography

    Nikon D70s has a score of 30 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theD70s.
    Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.5 mm) sensor
    No Live-view
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 6.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D70s for Landscape Photography
    Nikon D70s Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon D70s compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon D70s alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon D70s

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon D70s amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Nikon D90
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    Nikon D5000
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    Nikon D200
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    Nikon D60
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    Nikon D3200
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    Nikon D100
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    Nikon D70s Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Nikon D70s with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Nikon D70s's price range.

    Fujifilm X-S10
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    Fujifilm X-T200
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    Panasonic G9
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    Nikon D70s Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Nikon D70s has an Overall Score of 43/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon D70s is ranked #177 out of 208 in DSLR cameras (Top 20 DSLR), and ranked #667 out of 1240 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #667 out of 1240 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #177 out of 208 in Top Ranking DSLR Cameras
    #71 out of 93 in Top Ranking Advanced DSLR Cameras
    #226 out of 261 in Top Ranking APS-C Sensor Cameras
    #49 out of 60 in Top Ranking Nikon F Lens Mount Cameras
    #333 out of 363 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.5x)
    #83 out of 142 in Lightest DSLR Cameras with APS-C sensor(679g)
    #344 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon D70s
    Does the Nikon D70s have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon D70s have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon D70s have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon D70s have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon D70s?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon D70s?
    is the Nikon D70s a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon D70s have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon D70s have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon D70s?
    What is the Weight of Nikon D70s?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon D70s?
    Nikon D70s Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon D70s
    Announced 2005-04-20
    Body Type Mid-size SLR
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Nikon F
    Number of Lenses 316
    Focal Length Multiplier 1.5×
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.00"
    Screen Resolution 130k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 95%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.5x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/8000s
    Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 11.00 m
    Max Flash Sync 1/500s
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 50
    DxO Color Depth 20.4
    DxO Dynamic Range 10.3
    DxO Low Light ISO 529
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 23.7 x 15.5 mm
    Sensor Area 367.35mm2
    Sensor Resolution 6 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2000
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Min Native ISO 200
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Max Video Resolution None
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 679g
    Physical Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm
    Battery Model EN-EL3a
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 to 20 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II)
    Storage Slots 1


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