Sigma fp Lvs A6400
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): 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
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
A6400 (2019)
- 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
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a6400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 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) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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