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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z5 was manufactured 13 months later than the fp making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z5 matches up vs the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sigma fp

 Z5 fp 
AnnouncedJuly 2020July 2019More recent by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon Z5

 fp Z5 
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sigma fp

 Z5 fp 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 compared to the fp.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and fp is 62 and 84 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and fp.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sigma fp to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
86
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675g)
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (470 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Sigma fp
68
good battery (470 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
78
weather sealing
features touch to focus
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
87
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Sigma fp
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (675g)
37
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sigma fp
 Nikon Z5Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Z5 Sigma fp
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2019-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 15 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two 1
Retail price $1,399 $2,050