Sigma fp Lvs A1
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Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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Which should you buy?
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.
Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting — A1 (2021): 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.
Who should buy what
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
A1 (2021)
- Professional photographers who need resolution and speed without compromise
- Sports and wildlife photographers demanding the absolute fastest Sony
- Studio and fashion photographers who also shoot sport or events
- A9 III or A7R V owners who want a single body that does everything
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the a1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | A1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 30fps electronic with full AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 737g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification, 240fps |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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