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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sigma. The image resolution of the Z7 (46MP) and the Quattro H (45MP) is very well matched but the Z7 (Full frame) and Quattro H (APS-H) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was manufactured 2 years after the Quattro H which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z7 scores against the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sigma Quattro H

 Z7 Quattro H 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2016More modern by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kClearer display (+480k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Nikon Z7

 Quattro H Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sigma Quattro H

 Z7 Quattro H 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 versus Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 and the Quattro H.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and Quattro H is 62 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and Quattro H.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will give you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
86
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
83
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (330 shots)
71
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
low battery pack (330 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
weather proofing
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
26
has face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sigma Quattro H
 Nikon Z7Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Z7 Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-H
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sigma SA
Available lenses 15 76
Crop factor 1 1.4
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) -
Physical 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,797 $1,134