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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Sigma fp L versus Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was introduced 9 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the fp L scores against the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony NEX-7

 fp L NEX-7 
IntroducedMarch 2021December 2011More recent by 113 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sigma fp L

 NEX-7 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-7

 fp L NEX-7 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L offers outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L versus the NEX-7.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and NEX-7 is 83 and 84 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and NEX-7.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp L having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail using its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern fp L should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-7
89
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Street photography advice
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography advice
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (240 shots)
61
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (430 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography details
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography details
73
weather proof
includes touch to focus
amazing megapixels (61MP)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
70
good battery power (430 shots)
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging factors
38
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-7
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Alpha NEX-7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2021-03-25 2011-12-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 40 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 400 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 430 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $2,499 $699