Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II
83 Imaging
82 Features
80 Overall
81
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sigma fp
(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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A9 II
fp L | A9 II | |||
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Announced | March 2021 | October 2019 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1440k | Sharper screen (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sigma fp L
A9 II | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A9 II
fp L | A9 II | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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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 |