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Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
45
Overall
43

Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was announced 8 years after the SD15 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX70 HS scores vs the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sigma SD15

 SX70 HS SD15 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2010More modern by 105 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Canon SX70 HS

 SD15 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sigma SD15

 SX70 HS SD15 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX70 HS against the SD15.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and SD15 is 63 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and SD15.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX70 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX70 HS will produce more detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography features
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography features
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
56
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
64
supports bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
42
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
64
relatively wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608g)
9
no video shooting
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Sigma SD15
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Sigma SD15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-09-20 2010-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Battery type Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $550 $1,500