Sigma fp

Sigma fp is Sigma's Advanced Mirrorless camera originally revealed on July of 2019. It uses a 25 MegaPixel, BSI-CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a full resolution of 6000 x 4000.

Sigma released the fresher Sigma fp L (Read Full Comparison) in an effort to replace this camera.

The fp is scored #16 out of 62 in Advanced Mirrorless cameras & over all #79 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. Please use our Smart camera finder to see camera rankings based on your customized criteria.

Below is a diagram of various factors used in the rating system.

The Sigma fp has a history of related digital cameras. Underneath, you can see all older and latest models along with important specs.

You can check the fp from several angles in the gallery underneath.

Below is a collection of advantages and drawbacks of the Sigma fp based on factors that are usually regarded as important in a camera.

The sensor specification in the Sigma fp is 35.9mm x 23.9mm (Full frame). The 858 mm² sensor is able to capture 6000 x 4000 pixels and aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 25 megapixels and supports a native ISO range of 100 - 25600. This ISO can be widened electronically to 6 - 102400. RAW photos are supported therefore you have wider margin for error.

The picture below displays the fp's sensor dimensions compared to other common sizes. The fp sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is presented in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Sigma fp weighs about 0.93 pounds (422 gr or 14.89 oz) & the volume of the camera is 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8"). The weight of average Advanced Mirrorless camera is 454 gr so the Sigma fp is similar as compared to other rivals.

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Below is a visual of the Sigma fp beside a soft drink so you can get a feel for its scale.

The top view directly below will illustrate the button design on the fp.

The fp uses the Leica L mount and has 52 lenses that you can buy. Below is some of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the fp.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH24-70mmf/2.8856g

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C56mmf/1.40g

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Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A20mmf/1.4 950g

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS24-105mmf/4 680g

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.450mmf/1.4 955g

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art14mmf/1.81170g

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Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS70-200mmf/4 985g

The fp has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that contain NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be used wirelessly with smartphones. You will be able to copy photos and usually change settings without the hassle of connecting directly to the camera.

A few applications even stream a Liveview and release the shutter in case you are not close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI port, it can easily be hooked up to an external screen. Most cameras will allow you to charge the battery pack with the USB socket.

The highest possible video resolution in the Sigma fp is 3840 x 2160 and you can shoot in MPEG-4 and H.264 format. 2160p provides a fantastic resolution for video. You can crop to 1080p in order to get cleaner video. Beware of the massive file sizes and make sure you have got good SD cards that have fast write speed. The camera does come with both headphone and microphone socket making it incredibly useful whilst recording sound.

Sigma fp has got weather proofing making it a very good pick for use for challenging conditions. This is particularly valuable any time you are uncertain about the elements you may encounter for outdoor photography.

The Sigma fp houses a 3.2" fixed display supporting a resolution of 2,100k dots.

Additionally the display is touch friendly which means you can change focus point and adjust settings with your fingers.

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The View Finder specs for Sigma fp are below:

• ViewFinder None

For bright outdoor situations which make the camera displays washed out and tough to see, viewfinders will be very useful.

Sigma fp continuous shooting speed is 12.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/8000 seconds.

Sigma fp features external flash support but is without inbuilt flash.

Sigma fp features just Contrast Based AF & lacks Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier and exact in comparison with Contrast Based autofocusing. The camera boasts Face detect which makes it valuable for portrait photography.

It boasts 49 focus points to select from. Sigma fp has tap to focus. You can easily use your fingers in order to shift focus. It also includes Tracking AF for objects on the move. Sigma fp features manual focusing when required for low light or you want more precise focusing control.

The average Advanced Mirrorless camera battery life is 390. Sony A6600 features the best (810) battery life for this class of cameras.

Here is a listing of Advanced Mirrorless cameras that come with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Sony A6600
fp vs A6600810 yesyesyes

Sony A7c
fp vs A7c740 yesyesyes

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Fujifilm X-H2
fp vs Fujifilm X-H2680 yesnoyes

Canon R7
fp vs R7660 yesnoyes

Fujifilm X-H2S
fp vs Fujifilm X-H2S580 yesnoyes

The following graph provides a outline of the Sigma fp for various types of photography. To look at more, visit the specific paragraph below.

The Sigma fp receives a rating of 85 which is excellent, and means the camera is a terrific choice to use for portrait photography. Photographing portrait images favors greatly towards sensor dimensions, RAW support along with the potential to utilize external flash.

With a tremendous rating of 77, the Sigma fp is a wonderful choice to buy for street photography. A good street photography camera provides a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A nice sports photography score of 73 suggests the Sigma fp is a good choice for taking photos of sports. A camera needs to have very good focusing and fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Size is extremely important when picking a travel camera. Over-all, the Sigma fp gets a superb 78 as a travelling camera which is a tremendous pick to take with you on your holidays.

If you're planning to pick a camera for landscape photos, the most important aspect is going to be image quality. The Sigma fp at it's tremendous score of 82 as a landscape camera is a excellent fit in the current market.

A camera for vlogging should posses a moving screen, mic input and preferably image stabilization. Taking everything in to account, the Sigma fp is just not good as a vlog camera as it delivers a lousy rating of 37.

If you are searching for replacements to the fp, below is a list of the top rated cameras which fall within the family of Advanced Mirrorless.

The graph below gives you a summary of the fp vs it's highest ranked competitors shown previously.

Following are additional cameras you might regard as alternative options. To read through a complete comparison, go to the "compare" link.