Z50 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?
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
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 z50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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