Sigma fp Lvs A6300
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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?
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.
Travel, Street, Wildlife & 4k Video — A6300 (2016): The camera that proved Sony APS-C was serious — world's fastest AF at launch, uncropped 4K, and 11fps in a compact weather-sealed body.
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
A6300 (2016)
- Travel and street photographers who want compact weather-sealed performance
- Wildlife photographers who need fast phase-detect AF in a lightweight body
- Content creators who want uncropped 4K in a compact E-mount body
- Sony E-mount users looking for an affordable used body with excellent image quality
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a6300 is the most affordable; only the a6300 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | A6300 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £449 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s) |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 361g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | A6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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