Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2
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Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
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- 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
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).
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 70D & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 70D Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Sigma DP2
70D | DP2 | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | September 2009 | More modern by 51 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon 70D
DP2 | 70D |
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Common features in the Canon 70D and Sigma DP2
70D | DP2 | |||
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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).
Look at the Canon 70D and Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and DP2 is 59 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Canon 70D vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Sigma DP2 | |
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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 |