Nikon D70 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D70 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D70 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Kiss Digital X is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D70 were released 2004 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X was released 2006. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Nikon D70 | Nikon | 2004 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | Canon | 2006 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D70 has a "DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also effect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Nikon D70 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D70 has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Nikon D70 | 6 MP | 6016000 | 3008 | 2000 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 10,1 MP | 10077696 | 3888 | 2592 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has a 68 % larger resolution than Nikon D70. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D70. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 1600 while Nikon D70 has 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D70 | 200-1600 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D70
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Nikon D70 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D70 | 3 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Nikon D70 or Canon EOS Kiss Digital X can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Nikon D70 weighs 679 gr (equal to 1,5 lb) which is 22% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X and its 556 gr (or 1,23 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Nikon D70 | 679 gr | 1,5 lb |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 556 gr | 1,23 lb |
