Sigma fpvs A7 V
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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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this 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
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the sigma fp is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp (2019) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 24.6MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 422g body only | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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