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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(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
Sigma DP1x
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sigma DP1x

 Fujifilm X70 DP1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2010More recent by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Fujifilm X70

 DP1x Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1x

 Fujifilm X70 DP1x 
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).

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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.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography details
Sigma DP1x Street photography details
78
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (250g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography information
Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
78
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than average (250 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography advice
60
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
25
lighter than average (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP1x
 Fujifilm X70Sigma DP1x
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