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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Z7 DP3 Merrill 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2013More modern by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Nikon Z7

 DP3 Merrill Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Z7 DP3 Merrill 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and DP3 Merrill is 62 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
44
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
54
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
55
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Sigma DP3 Merrill
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Nikon Z7Sigma DP3 Merrill
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