Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was manufactured 7 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z7 matches up against the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x 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).

Look at the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 against the DP2x.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and DP2x is 62 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and DP2x.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will give more detail due to its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.