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Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Launched March 2023
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Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Sigma fp L and Sony ZV-E1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The fp L was manufactured 24 months before the ZV-E1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the fp L grades vs the ZV-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony ZV-E1

 fp L ZV-E1 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kCrisper screen (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sigma fp L

 ZV-E1 fp L 
LaunchedMarch 2023March 2021Newer by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony ZV-E1

 fp L ZV-E1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the fp L and the ZV-E1.

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and ZV-E1 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and ZV-E1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sigma fp L to give you more detail due to its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged fp L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
89
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography advice
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than others (483 grams)
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
71
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (570 shots)
has phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/ seconds)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography details
73
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
MP count fantastic (61MP)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
79
great battery power (570 per charge)
lighter than others (483 grams)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
selfie friendly display
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (570 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
38
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than others (483 grams)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony ZV-E1
 Sigma fp LSony ZV-E1
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony ZV-E1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-03-25 2023-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 6 40
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 40 195
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 pounds) 483g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 570 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $2,499 $2,198