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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sigma fp L and Sony A7R II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A7R II (42MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The fp L was released 5 years later than the A7R II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the fp L matches up against the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A7R II

 fp L A7R II 
ReleasedMarch 2021June 2015More recent by 71 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sigma fp L

 A7R II fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A7R II

 fp L A7R II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the fp L versus the A7R II.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and A7R II is 83 and 68 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A7R II.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sigma fp L to show greater detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern fp L is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
Sony A7R II Portrait photography details
89
focusing manually
fantastic MP (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony A7R II
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic MP (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (240 shots)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R II Travel photography highlights
73
weather proof
features focus by touch
fantastic MP (61MP)
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
62
weather sealing
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
bad battery (290 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
fantastic MP (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (240 per charge)
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging info
Sony A7R II Vlogging info
38
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A7R II
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-03-25 2015-06-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 399
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 40 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
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 All around score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form 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 shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,499 $2,913