Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L
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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Announced March 2021
- Older Model is Sigma fp

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and fp L (61MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

The Z5 was unveiled 8 months before the fp L and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z5 matches up versus the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sigma fp L
Z5 | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon Z5
fp L | Z5 | |||
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Announced | March 2021 | ![]() | July 2020 | Fresher by 8 months |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sigma fp L
Z5 | fp L | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 vs the fp L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and fp L is 62 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and fp L.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sigma fp L to give you greater detail having an extra 37MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Z5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Sigma fp L |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2021-03-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 9520 x 6328 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Leica L |
Available lenses | 15 | 40 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, 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 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lb) | 427 gr (0.94 lb) |
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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Launch cost | $1,399 | $2,499 |