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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Launched August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and DP1x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was revealed 8 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z7 matches up versus the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma DP1x

 Z7 DP1x 
AnnouncedAugust 2018February 2010Fresher by 104 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Nikon Z7

 DP1x Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP1x

 Z7 DP1x 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 comes with exterior dimensions 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 DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 vs the DP1x.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and DP1x is 62 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and DP1x.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide extra detail because of its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
87
you can focus manually
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (330 per charge)
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
low battery pack (330 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than competition (250g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery pack (330 shots)
41
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
25
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP1x
 Nikon Z7Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Z7 Sigma DP1x
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-08-23 2010-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 True II
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 46 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/4.0
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type XQD card SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,797 $574