Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70 & Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Nikon D70 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Sigma DP2x
D70 | DP2x |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Nikon D70
DP2x | D70 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | April 2004 | Newer by 83 months | |
Screen size | 2.5" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 130k | Crisper screen (+100k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70 and Sigma DP2x
D70 | DP2x | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Nikon D70 versus Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and DP2x is 61 and 86 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Nikon D70 | Sigma DP2x | |
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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 |