My D70 had an accident last fall, and I was saving for a D200 anyway so I got it early. The D70 produces WAY more noise, so yes - I see a big improvement. But then - I would hope so when it was worth about $1,000 more at the time. I did have the D70 repaired, and now I use it mainly when I have a flash on my D200, and keep it handy to take available light shots. (But seriously, that is maybe 3 times a year.)