D5vs Sigma fp
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the sigma fp is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | D5 (2016) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,800 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~3780 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1405g (body only) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D5 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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