Sigma fp Lvs A9 II
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
Sony
A9 II (2019)
Starting from £3299 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View A9 II
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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — A9 II (2019): The A9 II polished the A9's groundbreaking formula — 20fps blackout-free, improved subject tracking, and a LAN port made it the professional sports standard.
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
A9 II (2019)
- Sports photographers who need 20fps with reliable eye and body tracking
- Photojournalists who need LAN transfer and instant wireless file delivery
- Wildlife photographers who want the fastest Sony AF in a proven body
- A9 owners who need the improved ergonomics, weather sealing, and Ethernet
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the a9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | A9 II (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £3,299 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | 693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 678g (with battery and card) |
| 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, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet (LAN), HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | A9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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