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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Launched January 2016
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. The resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was manufactured 24 months later than the DP2 Quattro which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X70 grades vs the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Fujifilm X70 DP2 Quattro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2014More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Fujifilm X70

 DP2 Quattro Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Fujifilm X70 DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X70 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X70 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and DP2 Quattro is 86 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X70 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
78
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
no image stabilization
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography info
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
48
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
78
features focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
60
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
59
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Fujifilm X70Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X70 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-15 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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)) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 395g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $700 $931