D850vs Sigma fp
Nikon
D850 (2017)
Starting from £2199 new
Best for Landscape, wildlife & professional studio photography
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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?
Landscape, Wildlife & Professional Studio Photography — D850 (2017): The finest DSLR ever made — 45MP, 9fps, and nearly 2000 shots per charge in a body that still outperforms most mirrorless cameras for battery life.
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
D850 (2017)
- Nikon F-mount lens owners who want the highest resolution DSLR before switching to mirrorless
- Landscape and wildlife photographers who value the optical viewfinder and outstanding battery life
- Professional photographers who need 45MP resolution without the price of a medium format system
- Photojournalists and event photographers with a large F-mount lens investment
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 d850 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the sigma fp is the most affordable; only the d850 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | D850 (2017) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame BSI-CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/120p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 153-point AF system (99 cross-type) — Multi-CAM 20K | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on VR lenses) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (7fps with tilt screen AF) | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~1840 shots (CIPA) — outstanding | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 915g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 146 × 124 × 78.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism — 0.75× 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 slots — XQD and SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D850 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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