Nikon D70 vs Sigma fp

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D70 and the Sigma fp, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D70 was introduced in April 2004 and Sigma fp was introduced in July 2019. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D70 over Sigma fp.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma fp over Nikon D70.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D70 has a 1.8" screen with 130k dot resolution and Sigma fp has a 3.15" screen with 2,100k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sigma fp also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sigma fp) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Nikon D70

Nikon D70 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.75x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sigma fp.

Nikon D70 features a 6.1 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600. Sigma fp features a 24.6 megapixel Full Frame BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 571.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 6 - 102,400 in boosted mode.

Sigma fp has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon D70 can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Sigma fp can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.

Lens Mount

Nikon D70 has Nikon F lens mount and Sigma fp has Leica L lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Nikon D70 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Full Frame sensor in Sigma fp its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D70 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sigma fp nothing can be done. On Sigma fp it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D70 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D70 comes with EN-EL3 battery pack and Sigma fp comes with BP-51 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D70 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Sigma fp has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D70 has Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter. Sigma fp has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D70, and up to 1/8000 sec on Sigma fp. Nikon D70 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Sigma fp can shoot continuously up to 18.0 fps.

Focusing

Nikon D70 has Sigma fp has 49 focusing points. Sigma fp has detection range from -5 to +18 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Sigma fp ranges from -5 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D70 and ±5 EV range on Sigma fp. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D70 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sigma fp.

Flash

Nikon D70 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock. Sigma fp has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Nikon D70 and 1/30 sec on Sigma fp.

Nikon D70 body has dimensions of 140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07") and Sigma fp body has dimensions of 113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77"). Nikon D70 weighs 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) and Sigma fp weighs 422 g (0.93 lb / 14.89 oz).

Nikon D70

Sigma fp

140 mm

111 mm

113 mm

70 mm

111 mm

70 mm

78 mm

45 mm