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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Nikon D70 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2004
  • Renewed by Nikon D80
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Renewed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D70 and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D70 was revealed 7 years earlier than the SD1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D70 scores versus the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Sigma SD1

 D70 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Nikon D70

 SD1 D70 
LaunchedSeptember 2010April 2004Newer by 78 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kClearer display (+330k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Sigma SD1

 D70 SD1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D70 provides exterior measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D70 versus the SD1.

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and SD1 is 61 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and SD1.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sigma SD1 to show greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D70 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D70
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
52
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
65
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography info
Sigma SD1 Street photography info
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
42
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
56
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
43
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
weather proofing
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D70
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D70
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Sigma SD1
 Nikon D70Sigma SD1
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D70 Sigma SD1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2004-04-05 2010-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 130k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 gr (1.50 pounds) -
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 529 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $296 $2,339