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Sigma fp vs Sony A7

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Sigma fp vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
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Sigma fp vs Sony A7 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma fp vs Sony A7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the fp (25MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The fp was launched 5 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the fp matches up versus the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A7

 fp A7 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2014More recent by 67 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kSharper screen (+870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sigma fp

 A7 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A7

 fp A7 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp comes with external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the fp and the A7.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the fp and A7 is 84 and 78 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and A7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sigma fp to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger fp will have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography information
Sony A7 Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography highlights
Sony A7 Street photography highlights
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than average (474 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 Sports photography highlights
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 Travel photography highlights
78
weather sealing
supports touch to focus
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (474 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
fantastic MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging factors
Sony A7 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lighter than average (474g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Sigma fp vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A7
 Sigma fpSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Alpha A7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-07-11 2014-01-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422g (0.93 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $2,050 $798