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Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(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
Sigma SD10
(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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Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 Overview

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).

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Sigma SD10

 D70s SD10 
ReleasedApril 2005March 2004More modern by 14 months
Display size2"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution130k130kIdentical 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.

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70s and SD10 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
53
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s Sports photography information
Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
43
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
29
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D70s
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Sigma SD10
 Nikon D70sSigma 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