Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched February 2010
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X70 was announced 5 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X70 grades vs the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X70 & Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X70 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sigma DP1x
Fujifilm X70 | DP1x | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 72 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Fujifilm X70
DP1x | Fujifilm X70 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1x
Fujifilm X70 | DP1x | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 features external 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 DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X70 compared to the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and DP1x is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X70 and DP1x.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X70 to result in extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Fujifilm X70 | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | Fujifilm X70 | Sigma DP1x |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-01-15 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | True 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/4.0 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340g (0.75 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-95 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $700 | $574 |