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Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp L

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z6 II versus Sigma fp L, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and fp L (61MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was unveiled 5 months before the fp L so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II scores against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sigma fp L

 Z6 II fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon Z6 II

 fp L Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sigma fp L

 Z6 II fp L 
IntroducedOctober 2020March 2021Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution2100k2100kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z6 II vs the fp L.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and fp L is 61 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and fp L.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sigma fp L to give you greater detail having an extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
86
focusing manually
MP count great (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
89
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Sigma fp L Sports photography features
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count great (25MP)
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
weather proof
comes with touch focus
great sensor resolution (61MP)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (410 shots)
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
Sigma fp L Vlogging information
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
38
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sigma fp L
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sigma fp L
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2021-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 25 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Leica L
Amount of lenses 15 40
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $1,997 $2,499