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Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sigma fp L versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was launched 11 months after the ZV-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the fp L grades versus the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony ZV-1

 fp L ZV-1 
RevealedMarch 2021May 2020Newer by 11 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sigma fp L

 ZV-1 fp L 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony ZV-1

 fp L ZV-1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the fp L and the ZV-1.

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and ZV-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp L due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 41MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger fp L is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
89
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proofing
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than average (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 shots)
70
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
38
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
86
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than average (294 grams)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony ZV-1
 Sigma fp LSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony ZV-1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9520 x 6328 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,499 $750