Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- New Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched November 2002
- New Model is Sigma SD10
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and SD9 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z7 was released 15 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z7 matches up against the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma SD9
Z7 | SD9 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | November 2002 | More modern by 192 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 130k | Crisper screen (+1970k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon Z7
SD9 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma SD9
Z7 | SD9 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 vs the SD9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and SD9 is 62 and 54 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and SD9.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Sigma SD9 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2018-08-23 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 15 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 1.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
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 | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 950g (2.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | XQD card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $2,797 | $3,001 |