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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma DP2x

 Z7 DP2x 
AnnouncedAugust 2018February 2011Fresher by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Nikon Z7

 DP2x Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP2x

 Z7 DP2x 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography information
87
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (330 per charge)
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2x Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic resolution (46MP)
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery (330 shots)
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2x Vlogging features
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP2x
 Nikon Z7Sigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Z7 Sigma DP2x
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-08-23 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 5 megapixel
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 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,797 $699