SIGMA fp L Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

82% Neofiliac50% External
Keywords: bsicameracompactfull-framehigh-resolutionl-mountmirrorlesssigma

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Product Overview

SIGMA fp L is a high-resolution variant of the SIGMA fp introduced two years ago. By bumping up the sensor to a 61MP backside-illuminated (BSI) unit, SIGMA has made the fp L a great option for stills while keeping the compact form factor of its older sibling.
Besides the improvement in image quality, this upgrade also increases the range of crop zoom that the fp L can offer: in FHD, 5x crop zoom is possible without the need of digital enhancement. Still, users should be aware not to abuse this feature, for this essentially shrinks the effective image circle and negates the benefits of the full-frame sensor.
The fp L also supports USB-C charging as well as recording directly to external SSD via USB-C.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good 10.0 fps burst rate
  • Exceptionally compact
  • Quite light
  • Exceptionally high 61 MP resolution
  • Weather-sealed
Cons
  • Poor battery life

What external reviewers found***

External score 50% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good build quality
  • Good overall image quality
  • Well-built and lightweight design
  • Decent noise handling capability
Cons
  • Lack of dynamic range
  • Lacks electronic flash
  • Lacks dynamic range
  • Shutter readout speed is slow
  • Disappointing autofocus performance
  • No viewfinder
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.2 Gen 1

Construction

Form Factor
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Lens Mount
Leica L-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
61 MP (9520 x 6328)
Sensor | Type
BSI-CMOS
Speakers
Mono

Dimensions

Size | Depth
45 mm / 1.77 in
Size | Height
70 mm / 2.76 in
Size | Width
113 mm / 4.45 in
Weight
427 g / 15.09 oz

Display

Display Diagonal
3.2 inch
Display Type
Fixed TFT LCD
Resolution
2,100,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.83x
Viewfinder | Resolution
3,680,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic (optional)

Function

AE Bracketing
±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV steps)
Autofocus
49 focus points
Crop Factor
1.0
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash Sync Speed
Max. 1/15 sec
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
No
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
100 ~ 25600 (expands to 6 ~ 102400)
Operating Temperature
32 – 104 °F / 0 – 40 °C
Sensor
Back-illuminated Bayer CMOS sensor
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Video Recording
Up to 4K 30p / FHD 120p, up to 12bit | Via HDMI: Up to DCI 4K 24p / 4K 30p / FHD 120p, up to 12 bit RAW
Weather Resistance
Yes

Performance

Battery Life
240 shots
Battery Life | Stills
Approx. 240 images
Battery Life | Video
Approx. 60 min
Max Burst Rate
10.0 fps
Shutter Speed
30 to 1/8,000 sec., Bulb up to 300 sec.
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)

Production

Availability
2021-04
Battery
BP-51 lithium-ion battery and charger
Debut
2021-03-25
EAN Code
0085126 939038

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

dpreview[1]

Reviewer score 71%
Reviewers from dpreview have found the following***:
The Sigma fp L's 61MP chip is not a natural fit for fast video readout. Despite this the camera's specs are interesting and impressive. Internal (8-bit) Cinema DNG capture or output of 10 or 12-bit CinemaDNG to an SSD over USB.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Compact, modular design
  • Good build quality
Cons
  • Lack of dynamic range
  • Lacks dynamic range

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 53%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Sigma fp L is an extensible, full-frame camera that can be built out to meet your needs. It can take advantage of the latest autofocus lenses, but is versatile enough to take cinema and classic camera lenses with manual control. The deepest pitfall is its shutter readout speed, which limits the camera's usefulness for handheld photography.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Stacked sensor
  • Excellent image quality
  • Compact design
Cons
  • Shutter readout speed is slow
  • Lacks electronic flash

rtings[3]

Reviewer score 26%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The SIGMA fp L delivers good image quality out of the box. It's very portable for an interchangeable lens camera, with a compact, sturdy build. Its small size and lack of grip make it a bit uncomfortable to hold for longer periods. Its autofocus system is disappointing, and it struggles especially with tracking subjects' faces.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Good overall image quality
  • Decent noise handling capability
  • Weather-sealed to withstand some rain and humidity
  • Well-built and lightweight design
  • Very portable and portable for an interchangeable lens camera
Cons
  • Disappointing autofocus performance
  • No viewfinder
  • Limited frame rates for 4k
  • Lacks in-body image stabilization

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References

  1. ^ Sigma fp L initial review. [dpreview]. https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sigma-fp-l-initial-review. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  2. ^ Sigma fp L Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sigma-fp-l. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  3. ^ SIGMA fp L Camera Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/camera/reviews/sigma/fp-l. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-09-21.

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