Nikon D70s vs Sigma SD15

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon D70s versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the D70s (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D70s was revealed 5 years prior to the SD15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the D70s grades vs the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70s & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Nikon D70s Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D70s has got 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) whilst the Sigma SD15 has specifications 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D70s vs the SD15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D70s and SD15 is 61 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D70s and SD15.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon D70s to give you more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older D70s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.