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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Successor is Sigma DP1s
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was manufactured 7 years after the DP1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X70 scores versus the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sigma DP1

 Fujifilm X70 DP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016May 2008Newer by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Fujifilm X70

 DP1 Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1

 Fujifilm X70 DP1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X70 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X70 and the DP1.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and DP1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and DP1.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X70 to result in more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography information
Sigma DP1 Street photography information
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (270 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1 Sports photography factors
65
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1 Travel photography factors
78
features touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (270g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X70
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
59
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
44
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X70
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1
 Fujifilm X70Sigma DP1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X70 Sigma DP1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2008-05-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) -
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $700 $566