Sigma fp Lvs A7R
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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.
Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.
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 (2013)
- Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
- Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
- Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
- Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | A7R (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £349 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 36.4MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | A7R |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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