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Nikon D80 vs Nikon D70
Nikon D80
Camera summary
The Nikon D80, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Sept. 23, 2006. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.0 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D70, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D70
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D90, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D90
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Nikon D70
Camera summary
The Nikon D70, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on April 5, 2004.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.2 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D80, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D80
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 6 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 22.1 | 20.4 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.2 | 10.3 |
| DXO low light ISO | 524.0 | 529.0 |
| DXO overall score | 61.0 | 50.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
Yes |
| Multi segment | No |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Sept. 23, 2006 | April 5, 2004 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $799.99 | $44.95 |
| model | Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D70 | |
| Successor model | Nikon D90 | Nikon D80 |
Lense |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5� | 1.5� |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Flash range | 13.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 3.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
No |
Physical |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL3e | EN-EL3 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm | 140 x 111 x 78mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 668 grs | 679 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| Live view | No |
No |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 130 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Max image resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 23.7 x 15.5 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 10 | 6 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D80 | Nikon D70 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |