Upgrade Guide
Sigma fp→Sigma fp L
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the fp. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the fp L
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Resolution61MP vs 25MP (+36MP)
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Generation2 years newer (2021 vs 2019)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | fp | fp L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.3 | ||
| Landscape | +1.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.3 | ||
| Casual | +0.4 | ||
| Food | +1.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.9 | ||
| Architecture | +1.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | fp | fp L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 61MP | ↑ |
| Video | 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW, 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW, 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None (lens-based only) | |
| Burst Rate | 18fps electronic | 18fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 422g (body only) | 427g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | |
| Screen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot (plus external USB SSD recording) | Single SD UHS-II |
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