Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and DP1 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The Z7 was released 10 years after the DP1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z7 scores against the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 vs the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and DP1 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and DP1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 will render more detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Z7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.