Sigma fp L vs Sony A9
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Announced March 2021
- Older Model is Sigma fp
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Revealed April 2017
- New Model is Sony A9 II

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Sigma fp L vs Sony A9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A9 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

The fp L was unveiled 3 years later than the A9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the fp L matches up against the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L & Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A9
fp L | A9 | |||
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Revealed | March 2021 | ![]() | April 2017 | Fresher by 48 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1440k | Crisper screen (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sigma fp L
A9 | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A9
fp L | A9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor 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") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Examine the Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the fp L versus the A9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and A9 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and A9.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sigma fp L to provide extra detail having an extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger fp L should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha A9 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha A9 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-03-25 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 9520 x 6328 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 6 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 40 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | 3,686 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 427 gr (0.94 lbs) | 673 gr (1.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 650 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-51 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Retail cost | $2,499 | $4,498 |