Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD10
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Introduced April 2004
- Updated by Nikon D80
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced March 2004
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
- Later Model is Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D70 and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D70 was introduced around the same time to the SD10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the D70 matches up against the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D70 & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D70 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Sigma SD10
| D70 | SD10 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D70
| SD10 | D70 |
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Common features in the Nikon D70 and Sigma SD10
| D70 | SD10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2004 |  | March 2004 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 1.8" |  | 1.8" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 130k |  | 130k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D70 enjoys physical measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D70 versus the SD10.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and SD10 is 61 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70 and SD10.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D70 to deliver extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
| Nikon D70 | Sigma SD10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model | Nikon D70 | Sigma SD10 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2004-04-05 | 2004-03-19 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 2268 x 1512 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 1.8 inch | 1.8 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 130 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.77x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 679 grams (1.50 pounds) | 950 grams (2.09 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
| 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 (10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $296 | $198 |