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Sigma fp vs Sony A7R V

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
96
Overall
88

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Superseded the Sony A7R IV
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Sigma fp vs Sony A7R V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma fp versus Sony A7R V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The fp was announced 4 years prior to the A7R V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the fp scores vs the A7R V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A7R V

 fp A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Sigma fp

 A7R V fp 
AnnouncedOctober 2022July 2019More modern by 40 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A7R V

 fp A7R V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3.2"3.20"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the fp and the A7R V.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the fp and A7R V is 84 and 60 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and A7R V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A7R V to deliver more detail with its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged fp is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography information
Sony A7R V Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
89
manual focus
great sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography features
Sony A7R V Street photography features
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography information
Sony A7R V Sports photography information
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
91
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography info
Sony A7R V Travel photography info
78
environment proof
features touch to focus
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
good battery power (600 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography features
Sony A7R V Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
89
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.20 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (600 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R V Vlogging highlights
37
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
80
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A7R V
 Sigma fpSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-07-11 2022-10-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO 102400 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 30 187
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.20 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422 grams (0.93 lbs) 723 grams (1.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 600 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Cost at launch $2,050 $3,900