Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD1

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon Z7 and Sigma SD1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was released 8 years after the SD1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z7 grades against the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 compared to the SD1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and SD1 is 62 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and SD1.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will render more detail as a result of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.