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Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released April 2005
  • Older Model is Nikon D70
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma SD1
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Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon D70s and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D70s was launched 8 years earlier than the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D70s grades vs the SD1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 D70s SD1 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Nikon D70s

 SD1 Merrill D70s 
ReleasedApril 2012April 2005Fresher by 84 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k130kClearer display (+330k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 D70s SD1 Merrill 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70s enjoys 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) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D70s compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D70s and SD1 Merrill is 61 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D70s and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sigma SD1 Merrill to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older D70s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography factors
53
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s Street photography info
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography info
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s Sports photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography features
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
61
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography factors
43
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
54
weather sealing
MP count decent (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70s Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Nikon D70sSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D70s Sigma SD1 Merrill
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-04-20 2012-04-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 367.4mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 130k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s -
Max shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 lbs) 790 gr (1.74 lbs)
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 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-EL3a -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
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