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Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Sigma fp L and Sony A9 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A9 II (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The fp L was launched 18 months later than the A9 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the fp L grades versus the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A9 II

 fp L A9 II 
AnnouncedMarch 2021October 2019Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kSharper screen (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sigma fp L

 A9 II fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A9 II

 fp L A9 II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L has physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the fp L vs the A9 II.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A9 II is 83 and 62 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and A9 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sigma fp L to produce more detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger fp L should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
89
manual focus
MP count great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography information
Sony A9 II Sports photography information
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
Sony A9 II Travel photography factors
73
weather proof
features touch focus
MP count great (61 megapixels)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
better than average battery life (690 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (690 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging details
Sony A9 II Vlogging details
38
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A9 II
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-03-25 2019-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 61MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 9520 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 40 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 pounds) 678g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 690 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $2,499 $4,498