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Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma fp L versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The fp L was brought out 2 years later than the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the fp L scores versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Zeiss ZX1

 fp L ZX1 
AnnouncedMarch 2021September 2018More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sigma fp L

 ZX1 fp L 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3.2"Larger display (+1.14")
Display resolution2765k2100kCrisper display (+665k dot)

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Zeiss ZX1

 fp L ZX1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L has got 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) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the fp L against the ZX1.

Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and ZX1 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and ZX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sigma fp L to provide you with more detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer fp L is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
89
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
86
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (240 shots)
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
73
environment sealing
supports focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
great maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (800 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (240 per charge)
69
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34 inch)
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging factors
38
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (800g)
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Sigma fp L vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Zeiss ZX1
 Sigma fp LZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Sigma Zeiss
Model Sigma fp L Zeiss ZX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2018-09-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 9520 x 6328 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 255
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2-22
Amount of lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 4.34 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $2,499 -