Z50vs 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?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
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 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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