Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Old Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z7 was launched 5 years after the DP3 Merrill which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z7 matches up versus the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
Z7 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | January 2013 | More modern by 69 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 920k | Sharper display (+1180k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Nikon Z7
DP3 Merrill | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
Z7 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 vs the DP3 Merrill.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and DP3 Merrill is 62 and 83 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and DP3 Merrill.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Z7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-08-23 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 75mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
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 | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | XQD card | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $2,797 | $1,353 |