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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Nikon D70 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Launched April 2004
  • Successor is Nikon D80
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the D70 (6MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D70 was announced 3 years earlier than the SD14 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the D70 matches up vs the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Sigma SD14

 D70 SD14 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D70

 SD14 D70 
ReleasedSeptember 2006April 2004More recent by 30 months
Screen dimension2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution150k130kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Sigma SD14

 D70 SD14 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D70 has got external measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D70 compared to the SD14.

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and SD14 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and SD14.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D70 to deliver greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older D70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography factors
Sigma SD14 Street photography factors
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D70
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
42
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD14 Travel photography advice
43
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D70
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Sigma SD14
 Nikon D70Sigma SD14
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D70 Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2004-04-05 2006-09-26
Body design 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 area 367.4mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 130 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 679 grams (1.50 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $296 $198