Sigma fp Lvs Sony A7R V
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
View Sony A7R V
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 — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Quick take: The sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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