Sony A7 vs Sigma fp

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Sony A7 vs Sigma fp

35mm 855.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Sony A7 II
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Differences

Sony A7 advantages over Sigma fp

Less expensive
$819 vs $1599
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/30 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
50 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
28 vs 12 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Sigma fp advantages over Sony A7

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Newer
4 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
18.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
18.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

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Body Only

Body Only
Kit with 45mm f/2.8 lens

Review Excerpt

Incredibly small body for a fully-featured, full-frame camera; Very high resolution; Hybrid autofocus is reasonably fast and confident; Significantly better burst-shooting performance than A7R; Excellent image quality even at very high sensitivities; Faster x-sync than A7R; Accepts existing Alpha-mount and E-mount lenses, and can optionally crop to APS-C image circle.
Grass-is-greener syndrome when compared to its higher-res sibling; Moderate performance; Loud shutter (but electronic first-curtain helps); Mediocre battery life when using electronic viewfinder; Weak low-light autofocus considering its price; Limited selection of native Sony FE lenses.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R

Sony A7

Sony A7R

$748
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2149
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More pixels

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A7R

Sigma fp

Sony A7R

$1765
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

$2149
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma fp vs Sony A7R

Compared to Sony A7 II

Sony A7

Sony A7 II

$748
35mm

Less expensive

$1175
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A7 II

Sigma fp

Sony A7 II

$1765
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1175
35mm

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Sony A7 II

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A7

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$748
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3802
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sigma fp

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$1765
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3802
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sigma fp vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Compared to Sony A7 III

Sony A7

Sony A7 III

$748
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1665
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III

Sigma fp

Sony A7 III

$1765
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Sony A7C

Sony A7

Sony A7C

$748
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp

Sony A7C

$1765
35mm

Less expensive
Thinner

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Sony A7C

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