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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
Sigma fp L
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sigma fp L

 Z5 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon Z5

 fp L Z5 
AnnouncedMarch 2021July 2020Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sigma fp L

 Z5 fp L 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3.2"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).

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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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
86
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
89
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Sigma fp L
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (675 grams)
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.5 frames/s)
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
68
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
heavier than average (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
environment sealing
has focus by touch
MP count fantastic (61MP)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
34
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (675g)
38
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sigma fp L
 Nikon Z5Sigma fp L
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