Sigma fp vs Sony A7 IV

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma fp vs Sony A7 IV, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The fp was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A7 IV and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the fp grades versus the A7 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The entire galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the fp compared to the A7 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the fp and A7 IV is 84 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and A7 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A7 IV to show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older fp will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.