Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1s
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Announced August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Succeeded the Sigma DP1
- Later Model is Sigma DP1x
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP1s, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and DP1s (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z7 was brought out 9 years after the DP1s which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z7 grades versus the DP1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma DP1s
Z7 | DP1s | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | October 2009 | Newer by 109 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Nikon Z7
DP1s | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP1s
Z7 | DP1s | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 versus the DP1s.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and DP1s is 62 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and DP1s.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail having its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Z7 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon Z7 | Sigma DP1s |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-08-23 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) | 270 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2668 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $2,797 | $0 |