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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Updated by Sony A7R V
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma fp L and Sony A7R IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the fp L (61MP) and the A7R IV (61MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The fp L was introduced 21 months after the A7R IV which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the fp L scores vs the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A7R IV

 fp L A7R IV 
ReleasedMarch 2021July 2019More modern by 21 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kClearer screen (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sigma fp L

 A7R IV fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A7R IV

 fp L A7R IV 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma fp L provides physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the fp L and the A7R IV.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and A7R IV is 83 and 62 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and A7R IV.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger fp L is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography advice
89
focusing manually
fantastic MP (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography features
Sony A7R IV Street photography features
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (670 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography information
Sony A7R IV Travel photography information
73
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
fantastic MP (61MP)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery power (670 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count fantastic (61MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
fantastic MP (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (670 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging details
Sony A7R IV Vlogging details
38
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A7R IV
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-03-25 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 567
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 40 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 665 gr (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 670 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Two
Pricing at launch $2,499 $3,498