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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was announced 9 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z7 scores vs the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma DP2

 Z7 DP2 
LaunchedAugust 2018September 2009Fresher by 109 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Nikon Z7

 DP2 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP2

 Z7 DP2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 has outer 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 DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 against the DP2.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and DP2 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and DP2.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will result in extra detail with its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
86
has manual focus
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (330 shots)
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
not so great battery (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery (330 shots)
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP2
 Nikon Z7Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Z7 Sigma DP2
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-08-23 2009-09-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,797 $649