Sigma fpvs ZV-E1
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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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the sigma fp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sigma fp (2019) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 24.6MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 422g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sigma fp | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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