Nikon Zfcvs Sigma fp L

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc
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Sigma Sigma fp L Sigma Sigma fp L (2021) From £1999 Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters View Sigma fp L

Which should you buy?

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.

↓ Full specifications below

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Sigma fp L (2021)

  • You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
  • You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
  • You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count

Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Nikon Zfc (2021)Sigma fp L (2021)
Price £799 £1,999
Sensor 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.9MP 61.0MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation None (lens-based only) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 11fps 18fps electronic
Battery Life 300 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 445g body only 427g body only
Dimensions 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots None (optional clip-on EVF available)
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.15" fixed touchscreen
Mount Nikon Z-mount Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Single UHS-I SD Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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