Sigma fp Lvs FX3
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video 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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the fx3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp L (2021) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp L | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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