Sigma fpvs A6100
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Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp (2019) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.6MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 422g body only | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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