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Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z6 II
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and fp L (61MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z6 was launched 3 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 grades against the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Sigma fp L

 Z6 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon Z6

 fp L Z6 
LaunchedMarch 2021August 2018Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Sigma fp L

 Z6 fp L 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution2100k2100kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z6 vs the fp L.

Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and fp L is 62 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 and fp L.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sigma fp L to offer more detail utilizing its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Z6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
89
has manual focus
megapixel count great (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography features
Sigma fp L Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
73
weather proof
offers touch to focus
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count great (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging details
Sigma fp L Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
38
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Sigma fp L
 Nikon Z6Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Z6 Sigma fp L
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2021-03-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Leica L
Number of lenses 15 40
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3299 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,997 $2,499