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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma fp L, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and fp L (61MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z7 was released 3 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 scores vs the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma fp L

 Z7 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon Z7

 fp L Z7 
LaunchedMarch 2021August 2018More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma fp L

 Z7 fp L 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution2100k2100kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 vs the fp L.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and fp L is 62 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and fp L.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sigma fp L to give more detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Z7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
89
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
Sigma fp L Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (330 shots)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Sigma fp L Travel photography details
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count amazing (46MP)
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
73
environment proof
features touch focus
sensor resolution is great (61MP)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor resolution is great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
38
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sigma fp L
 Nikon Z7Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Z7 Sigma fp L
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2021-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Total lenses 15 40
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
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 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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,797 $2,499