Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D70
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Nikon D70. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D70 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV were released 2016 and Nikon D70 was released 2004. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | 2016 |
Nikon D70 | 2004 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a "FF"-sensor while Nikon D70 has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Nikon D70 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a 30 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D70 has 6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
30 MP
30105600 pixels 6720 x 4480 |
Nikon D70 |
6 MP
6016000 pixels 3008 x 2000 |
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a 400 % larger resolution than Nikon D70. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D70. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 102400 while Nikon D70 has 200 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | 50-102400 |
Nikon D70 | 200-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D70
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Nikon D70 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | 7 |
Nikon D70 | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Unfortunately Nikon D70 does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890 gr (equal to 1,96 lb) which is 31% heavier than Nikon D70 and its 679 gr (or 1,5 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | 890 gr 1,96 lb |
Nikon D70 | 679 gr 1,5 lb |