Nikon Z9vs Sigma fp
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Which should you buy?
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
Who should buy what
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
- You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
- You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade
Sigma fp (2019)
- You're a filmmaker building a cinema rig where the smallest full-frame body is essential
- You want L-mount compatibility to pair with Sigma Art or Leica SL lenses
- You prioritise video and cinema colour over stills ergonomics and functionality
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the sigma fp is the most affordable; only the nikon z9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z9 (2021) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 6-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1340g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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