Sigma fp Lvs A7C II
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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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| 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" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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