Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
- Revealed August 2018
- New Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Z7 was manufactured 2 years after the Quattro which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z7 grades versus the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma Quattro
Z7 | Quattro | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | February 2016 | More modern by 31 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1620k | Sharper display (+480k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Nikon Z7
Quattro | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma Quattro
Z7 | Quattro | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 provides 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) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 and the Quattro.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and Quattro is 62 and 63 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and Quattro.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will give more detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-08-23 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 29 megapixels |
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 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 15 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 625 gr (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $2,797 | $738 |