Sigma
fp L 2021
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
£1999
new today at Clifton Cameras
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fp L vs A6400
Quick take: The fp L has the highest resolution at 61MP; the A6400 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
fp L — High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters: 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.
A6400 — Content Creation & Vlogging: The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
fp L (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A6400 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | fp LSigma · 2021 | A6400Sony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £749Best |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 61.0MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW, 4K/30p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronicBest | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 403g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
fp L
A6400
Portrait
6.7/10
6.7/10
Street
6.9/10
7.3/10
Travel
6.7/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
5.3/10
5.1/10
Documentary
6.2/10
6.1/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
6.9/10
Landscape
6.9/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
7.0/10
7.4/10
Casual
5.1/10
5.8/10
Food
6.2/10
6.1/10
Macro
5.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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