Sigma fpvs Sigma fp L
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Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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?
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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.
Who should buy what
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
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
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp (2019) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.6MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 422g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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