Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD10

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma SD10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was released 14 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z7 grades vs the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 provides outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 and the SD10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and SD10 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and SD10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 43MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Z7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.