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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was brought out 4 years later than the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z7 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Z7 DP2 Quattro 
AnnouncedAugust 2018February 2014More recent by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Nikon Z7

 DP2 Quattro Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Z7 DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and DP2 Quattro is 62 and 70 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 will resolve greater detail having its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Z7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
87
manual focus
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography highlights
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (330 shots)
48
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
not so great battery (330 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography info
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery (330 shots)
59
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
9
no video recording
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Nikon Z7Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Z7 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-08-23 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 395 gr (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type XQD card -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,797 $931