Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon Z7 II and Sigma DP1x, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was revealed 10 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z7 II matches up versus the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II and Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II versus the DP1x.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and DP1x is 61 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and DP1x.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you greater detail because of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.