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Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70

Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
27
Overall
36
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony H70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and H70 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP1x was announced 10 months earlier than the H70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP1x scores versus the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony H70

 DP1x H70 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sigma DP1x

 H70 DP1x 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony H70

 DP1x H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x vs the H70.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and H70 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and H70.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1x having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony H70 will result in more detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP1x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1x
Street photography with Sony H70
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (250g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
Sports photography with Sony H70
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
57
lighter than competition (250g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
Landscape photography with Sony H70
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony H70
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-20 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by True II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $574 $199