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Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z7 II and Sigma Quattro, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 4 years after the Quattro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z7 II scores against the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sigma Quattro

 Z7 II Quattro 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2016Newer by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kClearer screen (+480k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Nikon Z7 II

 Quattro Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sigma Quattro

 Z7 II Quattro 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II and Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II compared to the Quattro.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and Quattro is 61 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and Quattro.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will show more detail due to its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
88
has manual focus
amazing resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
81
manual focus
great megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Sigma Quattro Street photography info
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
70
great megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
amazing resolution (46MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
55
environment sealing
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (625g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
great megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
22
has face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (625 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sigma Quattro
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sigma sd Quattro
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sigma SA
Total lenses 15 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 420 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $2,997 $738