Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L

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Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp L

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

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35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Nikon Z7 advantages over Sigma fp L

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
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
26 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp L advantages over Nikon Z7

Thinner
45 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Newer
3 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
61.0 vs 45.7 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (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.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z7

Sony A7 III

$2147
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 III

Sigma fp L

Sony A7 III

$2499
35mm

Thinner
Newer

$1665
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Sigma fp L

Nikon Z6

$2499
35mm

Thinner
Newer

$1797
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1632
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Sigma fp L

Canon EOS R

$2499
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$1632
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sigma fp

Nikon Z7

Sigma fp

$2147
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$1766
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

$1766
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

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Compared to Sony A7C

Nikon Z7

Sony A7C

$2147
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Top deck display

$1665
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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