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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F75EXR
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and DP1s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was released 2 months earlier than the DP1s so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the F70EXR matches up versus the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sigma DP1s

 F70EXR DP1s 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 DP1s F70EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sigma DP1s

 F70EXR DP1s 
IntroducedJuly 2009October 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the F70EXR compared to the DP1s.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and DP1s.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the FujiFilm F70EXR will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Sigma DP1s Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Travel photography highlights
60
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
lighter than others (270g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography information
31
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1s Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
9
no video
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sigma DP1s
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sigma DP1s
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 270g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $0