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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
Sigma SD9
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma SD9

 Z7 SD9 
LaunchedAugust 2018November 2002More modern by 192 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution2100k130kCrisper screen (+1970k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Nikon Z7

 SD9 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma SD9

 Z7 SD9 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and SD9 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
87
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography details
Sigma SD9 Sports photography details
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery power (330 shots)
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Sigma SD9 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent megapixels (46MP)
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (330 shots)
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
9
no video
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sigma SD9
 Nikon Z7Sigma SD9
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