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Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2004
  • Newer Model is Nikon D80
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon D70 versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the D70 (6MP) and the DP2x (5MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D70 was revealed 7 years prior to the DP2x which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D70 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D70 scores vs the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Sigma DP2x

 D70 DP2x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Nikon D70

 DP2x D70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011April 2004Newer by 83 months
Screen size2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Sigma DP2x

 D70 DP2x 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70 enjoys physical dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D70 vs the DP2x.

Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and DP2x is 61 and 86 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D70 and DP2x.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D70 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged D70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
57
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2x Street photography factors
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2x Travel photography info
43
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Sigma DP2x
 Nikon D70Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D70 Sigma DP2x
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2004-04-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 130 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240
Max video resolution None 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 679g (1.50 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 529 not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL3 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $296 $699