Z6 IIIvs Sigma fp L
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
Who should buy what
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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