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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 III
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sigma fp L versus Sony A7 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A7 II (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The fp L was introduced 6 years later than the A7 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the fp L scores against the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A7 II

 fp L A7 II 
RevealedMarch 2021November 2014More recent by 78 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kClearer display (+870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma fp L

 A7 II fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A7 II

 fp L A7 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L has got external 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 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Sigma fp L versus Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the fp L and the A7 II.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and A7 II is 83 and 69 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A7 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sigma fp L to deliver more detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer fp L provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
89
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
Sony A7 II Street photography highlights
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
Sony A7 II Sports photography factors
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (240 per charge)
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
73
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
bad battery (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
61
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony A7 II Landscape photography info
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (240 CIPA)
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging features
Sony A7 II Vlogging features
38
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A7 II
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-03-25 2014-11-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9520 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 40 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 240 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $2,499 $1,456