Reasons to choose D2xs
Released in 2006, D2xs has about 372 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 1,070 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D2xs
vs Nikon D70
VS
Sensor area
372 mm²
D2xs370 mm²
D70- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.6%
The D2xs 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
D2xsMetricD70
12.4 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
23.7 × 15.7Sensor23.7 × 15.6
5.48 µmPixel pitch7.79 µm
30.01 µm²Pixel area60.61 µm²
3.33 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
1,070 gWeight679 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II
Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL3 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 D2xs has the larger sensor area. The D70 has the lighter body. The D2xs has the higher effective resolution. The D2xs is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D70
Released in 2004, D70 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.