Nikon D70 vs Nikon D800
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D70 and Nikon D800. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon D70 were released 2004 and Nikon D800 was released 2012. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D70 | 2004 |
| Nikon D800 | 2012 |
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 Nikon D800 has a "FX"-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 ** |
| Nikon D70 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Nikon D800 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon D70 has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D800 has 36,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D70 |
6 MP
6016000 pixels 3008 x 2000 |
| Nikon D800 |
36,3 MP
36152320 pixels 7360 x 4912 |
Nikon D800 has a 501 % 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
Nikon D800 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D70. Nikon D800 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D70 has 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D70 | 200-1600 |
| Nikon D800 | 100-25600 |
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 Nikon D70
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D800
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D70 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D800 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D70 | 3 |
| Nikon D800 | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D800. Sadly, the Nikon D70 does not support this.
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.
Nikon D800 weighs 900 gr (equal to 1,98 lb) which is 33% heavier than Nikon D70 and its 679 gr (or 1,5 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D70 | 679 gr 1,5 lb |
| Nikon D800 | 900 gr 1,98 lb |
