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Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Replaced the Canon 60D
  • Replacement is Canon 80D
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 70D and Sigma DP2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 70D was launched 4 years after the DP2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 70D matches up against the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Sigma DP2

 70D DP2 
IntroducedOctober 2013September 2009More modern by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon 70D

 DP2 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Sigma DP2

 70D DP2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 70D enjoys physical measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 70D vs the DP2.

Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and DP2 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and DP2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 70D to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger 70D will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
68
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Vlogging factors
69
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Sigma DP2
 Canon EOS 70DSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 70D Sigma DP2
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-10-31 2009-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 926 not tested
Other
Battery life 920 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $758 $649