Sigma fp Lvs A7R III
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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Sony
A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial photography
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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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
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
A7R III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7r iii is the most affordable; only the a7r iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | A7R III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
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