Z6vs 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?
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
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
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
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 z6 is the most affordable; only the z6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 (2018) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 310 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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