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Sigma fp vs Sony A7c

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Sigma fp vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp vs Sony A7c Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sigma fp and Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the fp (25MP) and the A7c (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The fp was revealed 14 months before the A7c making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the fp grades against the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A7c

 fp A7c 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sigma fp

 A7c fp 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020July 2019More recent by 14 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A7c

 fp A7c 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp has got external 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 A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the fp and the A7c.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7c size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and A7c is 84 and 78 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and A7c.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sigma fp to give you greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older fp is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography information
Sony A7c Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
78
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography information
Sony A7c Street photography information
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony A7c
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
88
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (740 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
Sony A7c Travel photography highlights
78
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
86
great battery (740 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
86
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
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Sigma fp vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A7c
 Sigma fpSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Alpha A7c
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-07-11 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 122
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422g (0.93 lb) 509g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 740 shots
Form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,050 $1,800