Sigma fp Lvs A6100
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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