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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was unveiled 6 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X70 grades vs the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sigma DP2

 Fujifilm X70 DP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2016September 2009Fresher by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Fujifilm X70

 DP2 Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP2

 Fujifilm X70 DP2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X70 against the DP2.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and DP2 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X70 and DP2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X70 to result in greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X70 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
76
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
78
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography details
60
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP2
 Fujifilm X70Sigma DP2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X70 Sigma DP2
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2009-09-21
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 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $700 $649