Z5vs Sigma fp
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Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible 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 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
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 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 (2020) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 590g (with battery) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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