Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10
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Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Revealed April 2005
- Old Model is Nikon D70
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released March 2004
- Old Model is Sigma SD9
- Successor is Sigma SD14
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Here, we are analyzing the Nikon D70s versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe D70s was released 14 months after the SD10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D70s matches up against the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D70s and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D70s Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Sigma SD10
| D70s | SD10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2005 |  | March 2004 | More modern by 14 months |
| Display size | 2" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Nikon D70s
| SD10 | D70s |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D70s and Sigma SD10
| D70s | SD10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 130k |  | 130k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D70s provides outside dimensions 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 SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D70s against the SD10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70s and SD10 is 61 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D70s and SD10.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D70s to give more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer D70s provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
| Nikon D70s | Sigma SD10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model | Nikon D70s | Sigma SD10 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2005-04-20 | 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2" | 1.8" |
| Screen resolution | 130k dots | 130k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.77x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 679g (1.50 lb) | 950g (2.09 lb) |
| 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-EL3a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $700 | $198 |