Sigma
fp L 2021
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
£1999
new today at Clifton Cameras
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fp L vs ZV-E1
Quick take: The fp L has the highest resolution at 61MP.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
fp L — High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters: 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.
ZV-E1 — Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers: Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
Who should buy what
fp L (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
ZV-E1 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | fp LSigma · 2021 | ZV-E1Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,779Best |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 61.0MPBest | 12.1MP |
| Video | 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW, 4K/30p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min videoBest |
| Weight | 427g (body only)Best | 483g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
fp L
ZV-E1
Portrait
6.7/10
7.0/10
Street
6.9/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.7/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
5.3/10
8.0/10
Documentary
6.2/10
8.2/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.9/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
7.0/10
7.1/10
Casual
5.1/10
5.9/10
Food
6.2/10
7.1/10
Macro
5.3/10
6.7/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
7.2/10
Vlogging & Video
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7.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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