• 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 45.7 megapixels
  • ISO 64 - 25,600
  • 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 24.6 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon Z7 advantages over Sigma fp

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/200 vs 1/30 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • More pixels
    45.7 vs 24.6 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    26 vs 12 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    23 vs 12 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Sigma fp advantages over Nikon Z7

  • Less expensive
    $1599 vs $3097
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.98 vs 4.35 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    45 mm vs 67 mm
    Thinner
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    18.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    18.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

  • Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.

  • Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.

  • Read our Nikon Z7 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z7
Sony A7 III
  • $2064
  • 35mm
  • Top deck display
  • More dots on screen
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 III

Sigma fp
Sony A7 III
  • $1485
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7
Nikon Z6
  • $2064
  • 35mm
  • More pixels
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $1396
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Sigma fp
Nikon Z6
  • $1485
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $1396
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sigma fp vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7
Canon EOS R
  • $2064
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Fast startup
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Sigma fp
Canon EOS R
  • $1485
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Sony A7C

Nikon Z7
Sony A7C
  • $2064
  • 35mm
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Top deck display
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp
Sony A7C
  • $1485
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Sony A7C

Compared to Sigma fp L

Nikon Z7
Sigma fp L
  • $2064
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Newer

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L

Sigma fp
Sigma fp L
  • $1485
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Newer
  • More pixels

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