Sigma fpvs A9 II
Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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Sony
A9 II (2019)
Starting from £3299 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — A9 II (2019): The A9 II polished the A9's groundbreaking formula — 20fps blackout-free, improved subject tracking, and a LAN port made it the professional sports standard.
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
A9 II (2019)
- Sports photographers who need 20fps with reliable eye and body tracking
- Photojournalists who need LAN transfer and instant wireless file delivery
- Wildlife photographers who want the fastest Sony AF in a proven body
- A9 owners who need the improved ergonomics, weather sealing, and Ethernet
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the sigma fp is the most affordable; only the a9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp (2019) | A9 II (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,299 |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 24.6MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection | 693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 422g body only | 678g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet (LAN), HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp | A9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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