Z5 IIvs Sigma fp
Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
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 z5 ii is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 II (2024) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 700g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 II | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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