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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7 II
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sigma fp L versus Sony A7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A7 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The fp L was introduced 7 years later than the A7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the fp L matches up versus the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A7

 fp L A7 
ReleasedMarch 2021January 2014More recent by 88 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kCrisper display (+870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sigma fp L

 A7 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A7

 fp L A7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the fp L versus the A7.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A7 is 83 and 78 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sigma fp L to offer you more detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger fp L is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
Sony A7 Portrait photography information
89
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography factors
Sony A7 Street photography factors
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (474g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography details
Sony A7 Sports photography details
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography info
Sony A7 Travel photography info
73
weather sealing
supports touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
terrible battery power (340 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony A7
38
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A7
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha A7
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Alpha A7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-03-25 2014-01-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 40 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 240 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,499 $798