Sigma fpvs A7CR
Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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Sony
A7CR (2023)
Starting from £3099 new
Best for Travel, landscape & portrait photography with minimal kit
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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.
Travel, Landscape & Portrait Photography With Minimal Kit — A7CR (2023): The world's smallest 61MP full-frame camera — A7R V quality in a pocketable A7C body.
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
A7CR (2023)
- Landscape photographers who want 61MP resolution without carrying a large body
- Travel photographers who need professional image quality in the smallest possible package
- Portrait shooters who want A7R V sensor quality with the ease of the A7C form factor
- A7C owners ready for a major resolution upgrade without changing bodies
Quick take: The a7cr has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp is the most affordable; only the a7cr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp (2019) | A7CR (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,099 |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.6MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 422g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp | A7CR |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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