Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD15
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD15 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
- Updated by Nikon D80
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon D70 and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the D70 (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D70 was manufactured 6 years prior to the SD15 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D70 matches up versus the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Sigma SD15
| D70 | SD15 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon D70
| SD15 | D70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | April 2004 | Newer by 71 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 130k | Clearer screen (+330k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70 and Sigma SD15
| D70 | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70 provides exterior 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 SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D70 and the SD15.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and SD15 is 61 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and SD15.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D70 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged D70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
| Nikon D70 | Sigma SD15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model type | Nikon D70 | Sigma SD15 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2004-04-05 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 area | 367.4mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 130k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 679 gr (1.50 pounds) | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 (10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $296 | $1,500 |
