Nikon Z50 vs Sigma fp L

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Nikon Z50 vs Sigma fp L

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z50 Review.
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35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon Z50 advantages over Sigma fp L

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

320 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma fp L advantages over Nikon Z50

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
45 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Newer
3 years vs 4 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 20.9 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50

Sigma fp L

Canon EOS M50

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Sigma fp

Nikon Z50

Sigma fp

$790
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon Z50

Sony A6100

$790
APS-C

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Higher extended ISO

$748
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6100

Sigma fp L

Sony A6100

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$748
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A6100

Compared to Sony A7C

Nikon Z50

Sony A7C

$790
APS-C

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$1665
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$790
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$949
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Sigma fp L

Fujifilm X-S10

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Thinner

$949
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm X-S10

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