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Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Older Model is Sony A7R II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
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Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A7R III (42MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The fp was unveiled 21 months later than the A7R III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the fp grades vs the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A7R III

 fp A7R III 
AnnouncedJuly 2019October 2017Fresher by 21 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kClearer screen (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sigma fp

 A7R III fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A7R III

 fp A7R III 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma fp features outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the fp vs the A7R III.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and A7R III is 84 and 63 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and A7R III.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A7R III to deliver more detail having an extra 17MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer fp should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
excellent MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
86
manual focus
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography features
Sony A7R III Street photography features
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (650 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
78
weather proofing
includes touch focus
excellent MP (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery life (650 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
amazing megapixels (42MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R III Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
excellent MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Sigma fp vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A7R III
 Sigma fpSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-07-11 2017-10-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422 grams (0.93 lb) 657 grams (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots One Dual
Retail price $2,050 $2,800