Sigma fp vs Sony A7S II

Lets look much closer at the Sigma fp vs Sony A7S II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The fp was unveiled 3 years after the A7S II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the fp grades versus the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp and Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp has physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma fp vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the fp vs the A7S II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and A7S II is 84 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and A7S II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sigma fp to deliver more detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher fp provides a benefit in sensor innovation.