Nikon D70 vs Nikon D7500
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| NikonD70 | NikonD7500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2004 | June 2017 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 × 15.6 mm | 23.5 × 15.7 mm |
| Effective resolution | 6.1 MP | 20.9 MP |
| Largest image | 3008 × 2000 | 5568 × 3712 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 200–1600 | 100–51200 |
| Sensor detail | 6.24 million total pixels; Image Dust Off reference data for software correction | UK effective resolution rounded to 20.9 MP; Japan specifies 20.88 million; 21.51 million total pixels, no optical low-pass filter, sensor cleaning and image-dust-off reference data |
| Image formats | JPEG, compressed 12-bit NEF RAW and RAW plus Basic JPEG | 12/14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or ordinary compression; JPEG and RAW plus JPEG |
| ISO detail | – | Expandable to equivalent ISO 50–1640000; Auto ISO available |
| Image processor | – | EXPEED 5 |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount | Nikon F mount |
| Stabilisation | Optical lens stabilisation | Optical lens stabilisation |
| Maximum continuous burst | 3 fps | 8 fps |
| Lens detail | DX angle of view approximately 1.5× FX focal length; AF coupling supports compatible screw-drive lenses. Non-CPU AI lenses permit manual exposure without metering | DX-format angle of view approximately 1.5× FX focal length; supported G/E/D, AF and P lenses with restrictions. AI non-CPU lenses usable in manual mode with no metering; non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses unsupported. |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 900 phase detection with five areas; AF-S and AF-C; single-area, dynamic-area and closest-subject modes | Viewfinder Advanced Multi-CAM 3500II phase detection with 51 points, 15 cross-type and centre point supporting f/8; −3 EV sensitivity at ISO 100 and 20°C. Dynamic, 3D tracking and group-area modes; live view uses contrast detection with face, wide, normal and subject-tracking modes. |
| Shutter | Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter; 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time; flash sync 1/500 second | 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time; mechanical focal-plane shutter and electronic front-curtain in mirror-up mode. Flash sync 1/250 second; up to 1/320 with reduced guide number, and compatible Auto FP. |
| Burst detail | Approximately 3 fps; DPReview measures four RAW frames before the initial rate slows, with longer JPEG bursts depending on card and quality | High-speed continuous approximately 8 fps with AF/AE tracking; low-speed 1–7 fps. Nikon states up to 50 lossless-compressed 14-bit RAW frames or 100 large Fine JPEGs under its published test conditions. |
| Stabilisation detail | Optical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation | No sensor-shift stabilisation; optical VR depends on the attached lens. Electronic movie VR for Full HD/HD, unavailable for UHD. |
| Flash | Pop-up i-TTL flash; guide number approximately 15 at ISO 200 in metres, 17 at full manual output; commander mode for compatible remote Speedlights | Built-in pop-up flash, guide number approximately 12 at ISO 100 in metres and 20°C; i-TTL, optical commander support and ISO 518 hot shoe. Optional AS-15 provides a sync terminal. |
| Exposure controls | P/S/A/M, auto and scenes; 1005-pixel RGB metering; ±5 EV compensation | Auto, P/S/A/M, scenes, effects and U1/U2 settings; ±5 EV compensation; 180K-pixel RGB metering sensor |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Screen size | 1.8″ | 3.2″ |
| Screen dots | 130,000 | 922,000 |
| Touchscreen | – | Yes |
| Tilting screen | No | Yes |
| Display detail | Fixed TFT; maker rounds the resolution to approximately 130000 dots. DPReview quotes 134000 | Tilting TFT, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; eyepiece sensor can switch monitor off; dots count subpixels |
| Viewfinder detail | Pentamirror, approximately 95% coverage and 0.75× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity; 18 mm eyepoint; selectable grid | Pentaprism, approximately 100% DX coverage or 97% in the 1.3× crop; 0.94× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity, 18.5 mm eyepoint and −2 to +1 dioptre adjustment |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | Yes |
| Bluetooth | – | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 400 photographs | 950 photographs |
| Body weight | 595 g (better) | 640 g |
| Release detail | Nikon Japan records 19 March 2004; main retains the month without assigning the Japanese day to every region | Announced on 12 April 2017; Nikon Japan's release states June availability and its current overview confirms 9 June there. Main retains June without inferring an exact UK first-sale day. |
| Recording media | CompactFlash Type I/II and Microdrive | Single UHS-I SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot |
| Ports | USB 2.0 Full-Speed, 12 Mbps rather than Hi-Speed; analogue NTSC/PAL output; optional EH-5 AC adapter input | Hi-Speed USB Micro-B, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, accessory terminal for MC-DC2 and compatible wireless remotes |
| Wireless connections | – | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 4.1; SnapBridge; optional ML-L3 infrared remote |
| Battery life detail | EN-EL3; approximately 400 photographs in the manual's single-frame test with flash on alternate exposures, not labelled CIPA. A separate continuous test claims approximately 2000; supplied MS-D70 holder accepts three CR2 batteries | EN-EL15a/15b or EN-EL15; maker claim approximately 950 CIPA single-frame shots. EN-EL15c may be supplied. |
| Charging | External MH-18 charger | External MH-25a charger; optional EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector |
| Dimensions | Approximately 140 × 111 × 78 mm | Approximately 135.5 × 104 × 72.5 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 595 g excluding battery, card, body cap and monitor cover | Approximately 640 g body only or 720 g including battery and SD card, excluding body cap |
| Materials | – | High-rigidity carbon-fibre composite monocoque body; weather sealing; maker operating range 0–40°C |
| In the box | – | EN-EL15-series battery, MH-25a charger, UC-E20 USB cable, AN-DC3 BK strap, BF-1B body cap, DK-5 eyepiece cap and DK-28 eyecup; battery revision may vary |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | – | 3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps |
| Video detail | Still-image camera without movie recording or live view | UHD 3840 × 2160 at 29.97/25/23.976p uses an approximately 16.2 × 9.1 mm movie crop regardless of still-image area; Full HD up to 59.94p, HD up to 59.94p. H.264 MOV/MP4, limit 29 minutes 59 seconds; simultaneous clean HDMI output and card recording; in-camera UHD/Full HD time-lapse. |
| Audio | – | Built-in stereo microphones, external 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output; PCM or AAC depending on file format |
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