Sigma fp Lvs A7R IV
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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 IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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