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Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sigma fp, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sigma. The image resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the fp (25MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was manufactured 16 months later than the fp which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up against the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sigma fp

 Z6 II fp 
ReleasedOctober 2020July 2019More recent by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon Z6 II

 fp Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sigma fp

 Z6 II fp 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution2100k2100kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II versus Sigma fp in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II vs the fp.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and fp is 61 and 84 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and fp.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Z6 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
85
has manual focus
excellent MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Sigma fp
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Sigma fp Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
environment proof
has touch to focus
excellent MP (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Sigma fp Landscape photography details
81
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
excellent MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
37
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sigma fp
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sigma fp
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2019-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 25 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 15 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
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 All around 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 410 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 One
Launch pricing $1,997 $2,050