Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 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
- Launched April 2004
- Successor is Nikon D80
(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

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).

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.

Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70 & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D70 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Sigma SD14
D70 | SD14 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Nikon D70
SD14 | D70 | |||
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Released | September 2006 | ![]() | April 2004 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 150k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70 and Sigma SD14
D70 | SD14 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Nikon D70 | Sigma SD14 | |
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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 |