Reasons to choose EOS 300D
Released in 2003, EOS 300D has about 343 mm² of sensor area, 6.3 MP effective resolution, and a 645 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 300D
vs Nikon D70s
VS
Sensor area
343 mm²
EOS 300D370 mm²
D70s- Area ratio
- 1.08:1
- Absolute difference
- 27 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7.9%
The D70s has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 300DMetricD70s
6.3 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
22.7 × 15.1Sensor23.7 × 15.6
7.38 µmPixel pitch7.79 µm
54.41 µm²Pixel area60.61 µm²
1.84 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.59Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
645 gWeight679 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Canon 1100mAh Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL3a Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D70s has the larger sensor area. The EOS 300D has the lighter body. The EOS 300D has the higher effective resolution. The D70s is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D70s
Released in 2005, D70s has about 370 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 679 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.