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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A7S II (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The fp L was brought out 5 years after the A7S II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the fp L matches up vs the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A7S II

 fp L A7S II 
ReleasedMarch 2021October 2015Newer by 67 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kSharper screen (+871k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sigma fp L

 A7S II fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A7S II

 fp L A7S II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L comes with physical 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 A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the fp L versus the A7S II.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A7S II is 83 and 68 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and A7S II.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sigma fp L to resolve more detail having its extra 49MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer fp L is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S II Portrait photography advice
89
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
68
has manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony A7S II
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography details
Sony A7S II Sports photography details
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (370 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
Sony A7S II Travel photography advice
73
weather sealing
supports focus via touch
MP count fantastic (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
bad battery pack (370 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S II Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging details
Sony A7S II Vlogging details
38
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A7S II
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-03-25 2015-10-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9520 x 6328 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 169
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 40 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 627 grams (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 Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 370 pictures
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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $2,499 $2,767