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Sigma fp vs Sony A7R

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Sigma fp versus Sony A7R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A7R (36MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The fp was revealed 5 years after the A7R which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the fp matches up against the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A7R

 fp A7R 
RevealedJuly 2019February 2014Newer by 66 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kClearer display (+870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sigma fp

 A7R fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A7R

 fp A7R 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma fp features external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma fp versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the fp compared to the A7R.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and A7R is 84 and 78 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and A7R.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A7R to offer you more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent fp should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography features
Sony A7R Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
84
focusing manually
high MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sony A7R
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition (465g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony A7R
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography features
Sony A7R Travel photography features
78
environment proofing
comes with focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (465g)
environment proof
high MP (36 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R Landscape photography advice
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than competition (465 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma fp vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A7R
 Sigma fpSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Alpha A7R
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-07-11 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422 gr (0.93 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Form of battery - 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,050 $1,898