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Nikon D70s vs Z9

The Nikon D70s and the Nikon Z9 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in April 2005 and October 2021. The D70s is a DSLR, while the Z9 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an APS-C (D70s) and a full frame (Z9) sensor. The D70s has a resolution of 6 megapixels, whereas the Z9 provides 45.4 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D70s
versus
Nikon Z9
Nikon D70s   Nikon Z9
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Nikon F mount lenses Nikon Z mount lenses
6 MP – APS-C sensor 45.4 MP – Full Frame sensor
no Video 8K/30p Video
ISO 200-1,600 ISO 64-25,600 (32 - 102,400)
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (3690k dots)
2.0" LCD – 130k dots 3.2" LCD – 2089k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fully flexible touchscreen
3 shutter flaps per second 30 shutter flaps per second
Lens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
500 shots per battery charge740 shots per battery charge
140 x 111 x 78 mm, 679 g 149 x 150 x 91 mm, 1340 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D70s and the Nikon Z9? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Nikon D70s and the Nikon Z9. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z9
Compare D70s versus Z9 top
Comparison D70s or Z9 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon Z9 is considerably larger (44 percent) than the Nikon D70s. Moreover, the Z9 is substantially heavier (97 percent) than the D70s. It is noteworthy in this context that the Z9 is splash and dust-proof, while the D70s does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

Concerning battery life, the D70s gets 500 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL3a battery, while the Z9 can take 740 images on a single charge of its Nikon EN-EL18d power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the Z9 has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the D70s, there are third party battery grips available as optional accessories (see here on ebay). The power pack in the Z9 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Nikon D70s 140 mm 111 mm 78 mm 679 g 500 i Apr 2005 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon Z9 149 mm 150 mm 91 mm 1340 g 740 i Oct 2021 US$ 5 499 amazon.com
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Canon 300D 142 mm 99 mm 72 mm 649 g 400 i Aug 2003 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D5 160 mm 159 mm 92 mm 1415 g 3780 i Jan 2016 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Nikon D40 124 mm 94 mm 64 mm 522 g 470 i Nov 2006 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D50 133 mm 102 mm 76 mm 620 g 400 i Apr 2005 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D70 140 mm 111 mm 78 mm 679 g 400 i Jan 2004 US$ 999ebay.com
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Nikon D80 132 mm 103 mm 77 mm 668 g 600 i Aug 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Nikon D100 144 mm 116 mm 81 mm 780 g 370 i Feb 2002 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D5000 127 mm 104 mm 80 mm 590 g 510 i Apr 2009 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D5100 128 mm 97 mm 79 mm 560 g 660 i Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon Z6 134 mm 101 mm 67 mm 675 g 310 i Aug 2018 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon Z7 134 mm 101 mm 67 mm 675 g 330 i Aug 2018 US$ 3 399ebay.com
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Nikon Z7 II 134 mm 101 mm 70 mm 705 g 420 i Oct 2020 US$ 2 999 amazon.com
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Nikon Z8 144 mm 119 mm 83 mm 910 g 340 i May 2023 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Olympus E-330 140 mm 87 mm 72 mm 637 g 750 i Jan 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Panasonic L1 146 mm 87 mm 64 mm 606 g 750 i Feb 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The D70s was launched at a markedly lower price (by 84 percent) than the Z9, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D70s features an APS-C sensor and the Nikon Z9 a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the Z9 is 132 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Nikon D70s and Nikon Z9 sensor measures

With 45.4MP, the Z9 offers a higher resolution than the D70s (6MP), but the Z9 has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.35μm versus 7.85μm for the D70s). Yet, the Z9 is a much more recent model (by 16 years and 6 months) than the D70s, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the Z9 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon Z9 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the Z9 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 41.3 x 27.5 inches or 104.9 x 69.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 33 x 22 inches or 83.9 x 55.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 27.5 x 18.3 inches or 69.9 x 46.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Nikon D70s are 15 x 10 inches or 38.2 x 25.4 cm for good quality, 12 x 8 inches or 30.6 x 20.3 cm for very good quality, and 10 x 6.7 inches or 25.5 x 16.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Z9 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Nikon D70s has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 1600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon Z9 are ISO 64 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 32-102400.

In terms of underlying technology, the D70s is build around a CCD sensor, while the Z9 uses a Stacked BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D70s versus Z9 MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under consideration, the Z9 offers substantially better image quality than the D70s (overall score 48 points higher). The advantage is based on 5.9 bits higher color depth, 4.1 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2.2 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Nikon D70s APS-C 6.0 3008 2000i20.410.352950
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Nikon Z9 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55048K/30p26.314.4245198
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Canon 300D APS-C 6.3 3072 2048i21.010.854455
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Nikon D5 Full Frame 20.7 5588 37124K/30p25.112.3234388
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Nikon D40 APS-C 6.0 3008 2000i21.011.056156
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Nikon D50 APS-C 6.0 3008 2000i20.910.856055
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Nikon D70 APS-C 6.0 3008 2000i20.410.352950
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Nikon D80 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.111.252461
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Nikon D100 APS-C 6.0 3008 2000i20.49.939448
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Nikon D5000 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.712.586872
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Nikon D5100 APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.513.6118380
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Nikon Z6 Full Frame 24.3 6048 40244K/30p25.314.3329995
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Nikon Z7 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/30p26.314.6266899
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Nikon Z7 II Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/60p26.314.72841100
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Nikon Z8 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55048K/30p26.314.2254898
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Olympus E-330 Four Thirds 7.4 3136 2352i20.810.47352
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Panasonic L1 Four Thirds 7.4 3136 2352i20.810.48052
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The Z9 indeed provides for movie recording, while the D70s does not. The highest resolution format that the Z9 can use is 8K/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the Z9 has an electronic viewfinder (3690k dots), while the D70s has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the Z9 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the D70s (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the Z9 has a higher magnification (0.80x vs 0.50x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Nikon D70s and Nikon Z9 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Nikon D70soptical i2.0 / 130 fixed i 1/8000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon Z93690 i3.2 / 2089 full-flex i 1/32000s 30.0/s i i
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Canon 300Doptical i1.8 / 118 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Nikon D5optical i3.2 / 2359 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Nikon D40optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Nikon D50optical i2.0 / 130 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Nikon D70optical i1.8 / 130 fixed i 1/8000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D80optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D100optical i1.8 / 118 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D5000optical i2.7 / 230 full-flex i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D5100optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon Z63690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Nikon Z73690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Nikon Z7 II3690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Nikon Z83690 i3.2 / 2089 full-flex i 1/32000s 30.0/s i i
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Olympus E-330optical i2.5 / 215 tilting i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Panasonic L1optical i2.5 / 207 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The D70s has one, while the Z9 does not. While the built-in flash of the D70s is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the Z9 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Nikon Z9 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The D70s writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the Z9 uses CFexpress (type B) or XQD cards. The Z9 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the D70s only has one slot.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D70s and Nikon Z9 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon D70sii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon Z9istereo / monoiifull3.2iii
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Canon 300Dii / iiii1.1iii
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Nikon D5istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D40ii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D50ii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D70ii / iiii1.0iii
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Nikon D80ii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D100ii / iiii1.1iii
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Nikon D5000imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon Z6istereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Nikon Z7istereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Nikon Z7 IIistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Nikon Z8istereo / monoiifull3.2iii
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Olympus E-330ii / iiii2.0iii
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Panasonic L1ii / iiii2.0iii
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It is notable that the Z9 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the D70s does not provide wifi capability.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon Z9 (unlike the D70s) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Travel and landscape photographers will find it useful that the Z9 has an internal geolocalization sensor and can record GPS coordinates in its EXIF data.

The Z9 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Nikon. In contrast, the D70s has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the D70s was succeeded by the Nikon D80. Further information on the features and operation of the D70s and Z9 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D70s Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon Z9 Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Nikon D70s better than the Nikon Z9 or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.


Arguments in favor of the Nikon D70s:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • More compact: Is smaller (140x111mm vs 149x150mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 661g or 49 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (84 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in April 2005).


Advantages of the Nikon Z9:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (45.4 vs 6MP), which boosts linear resolution by 175%.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (48 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (5.9 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (4.1 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (2.2 stops ISO advantage).
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 8K/30p video.
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.80x vs 0.50x).
  • Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 2.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2089k vs 130k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a full-flex screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/32000s vs 1/8000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (30 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (740 versus 500) out of a single battery charge.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Easier geotagging: Features an internal GPS sensor to log localization data.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.2 vs 2.0).
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More modern: Reflects 16 years and 6 months of technical progress since the D70s launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the Z9 is the clear winner of the contest (33 : 7 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D70s 07:33 Z9

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D70s and the Nikon Z9 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the D70s or the Z9. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D70s..........5/5 Apr 2005 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon Z95/5..4.5/594/1005/55/5 Oct 2021 US$ 5 499 amazon.com
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Canon 300D......+ +.... Aug 2003 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D5....4/589/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Nikon D40..81/100..+ +o4.5/5 Nov 2006 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D50..78/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Apr 2005 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D70......+ +.... Jan 2004 US$ 999ebay.com
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Nikon D80..+..+ +o4.5/5 Aug 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Nikon D100......+ +o.. Feb 2002 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D5000..+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Apr 2009 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D51005/5+ +..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon Z65/5..5/589/1004.5/55/5 Aug 2018 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon Z75/5+4.8/589/1004.5/55/5 Aug 2018 US$ 3 399ebay.com
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Nikon Z7 II4.5/5..4.5/5..4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2020 US$ 2 999 amazon.com
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Nikon Z85/5..5/594/1005/54.5/5 May 2023 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Olympus E-330......+o.. Jan 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Panasonic L1..85/100..+..3.5/5 Feb 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z9

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D70s Nikon Z9
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses Nikon Z mount lenses
Launch Date April 2005 October 2021
Launch Price USD 899 USD 5,499
Sensor Specs Nikon D70s Nikon Z9
Sensor Technology CCD Stacked BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 23.7 x 15.6 mm 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 369.72 mm2 858.01 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.4 mm 43.1 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixels 45.4 Megapixels
Image Resolution 3008 x 2000 pixels 8256 x 5504 pixels
Pixel Pitch 7.85 μm 4.35 μm
Pixel Density 1.63 MP/cm2 5.30 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability no Video 8K/30p Video
ISO Setting 200 - 1,600 ISO 64 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 32 - 102,400 ISO
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 50 98
DXO Color Depth (bits) 20.4 26.3
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 10.3 14.4
DXO Low Light (ISO) 529 2451
Screen Specs Nikon D70s Nikon Z9
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.50x 0.80x
Viewfinder Resolution 3690k dots
Top-Level Screen no Top Display Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 2.0inch 3.2inch
LCD Resolution 130k dots 2089k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fully flexible screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon D70s Nikon Z9
Focus System Phase-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous Shooting 3 shutter flaps/s 30 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/32000s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationLens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium CF cards CFexB or XQD cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Dual card slots
Connectivity Specs Nikon D70s Nikon Z9
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash no PC Sync PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 3.2
HDMI Port no HDMI full HDMI
Microphone Port no MIC socket External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Geotagging no internal GPS GPS built-in
Body Specs Nikon D70s Nikon Z9
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL3a Nikon EN-EL18d
Battery Life (CIPA)500 shots per charge740 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78 mm
(5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in)
149 x 150 x 91 mm
(5.9 x 5.9 x 3.6 in)
Camera Weight 679 g (24.0 oz) 1340 g (47.3 oz)
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