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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Released August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z7 and Sigma fp, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and fp (25MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z7 was launched 10 months before the fp which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 grades against the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma fp

 Z7 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon Z7

 fp Z7 
LaunchedJuly 2019August 2018More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma fp

 Z7 fp 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution2100k2100kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 comes with outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 and Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 vs the fp.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and fp is 62 and 84 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and fp.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon Z7 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Z7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
high resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography features
Sigma fp Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Sigma fp
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery (330 per charge)
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
high resolution (46 megapixels)
terrible battery (330 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
78
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery (330 per charge)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
37
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sigma fp
 Nikon Z7Sigma fp
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Z7 Sigma fp
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2019-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 15 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 422 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,797 $2,050