Nikon P7800 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

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Nikon P7800 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-H 476.1mm²
25.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Nikon P7800 advantages over Sigma sd Quattro H

Less expensive
$550 vs $1200 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
50 mm vs 90 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
399g vs 635g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster RAW shooting
8.4 fps vs 4.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Sigma sd Quattro H advantages over Nikon P7800

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-H vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More dots on screen
1620k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
25.6 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for a 1/1.7" sensor; Versatile 28-200mm eq. lens with fast f/2-4 max aperture; Built-in EVF; Fully articulating LCD; Generous set of physical controls; Built-in flash with wireless support; Standard dedicated hot shoe; Full HD and slo-mo movies.
Slow cycle times and buffer clearing with RAW files; Shallow burst mode buffer; Mediocre autofocus speed and shutter lag; Sluggish UI at times; Slow to switch to movie mode; Optical zoom not supported during movie recording when using manual exposure modes; No built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P7700

Nikon P7800

Nikon P7700

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder

$429
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen

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Sigma sd Quattro H

Nikon P7700

$1199
APS-H

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Pentax MX-1

Nikon P7800

Pentax MX-1

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen
Less shutter lag

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Sigma sd Quattro H

Pentax MX-1

$1199
APS-H

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon G16

Nikon P7800

Canon G16

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

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Sigma sd Quattro H

Canon G16

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Nikon P7800

Sigma sd Quattro

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Sigma sd Quattro H

Sigma sd Quattro

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More pixels

$699
APS-C

Bigger RAW buffer

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Compared to Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon P7800

Fujifilm X-H1

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Internal flash

$1000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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