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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was introduced 5 years after the DP2s which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up vs the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm X70 DP2s 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2010More modern by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Fujifilm X70

 DP2s Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm X70 DP2s 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X70 against the DP2s.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X70 and DP2s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X70 to show more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X70 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
no image stabilization
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X70
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X70
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
78
offers focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
60
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sigma DP2s
 Fujifilm X70Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X70 Sigma DP2s
Type 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 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 shots -
Battery format 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 $940