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Sigma fp was announced in 2019 and is a Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) Mirrorless camera with 24.6 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600 and expands to 6 - 102,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.15" screen with 2,100k dot resolution.
Sigma fp can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma fp.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
In 2021 Sigma fp was replaced by Sigma fp L. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sigma fp and its successor.
| UPGRADES | Sigma fp L | vs | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Sensor Resolution | 61 Megapixel | vs | 24.6 Megapixel |
| Max Image Resolution | 9520 x 6328 | vs | 6000 x 4000 |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | vs | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | vs | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | vs |
| DOWNGRADES | Sigma fp L | vs | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Expensive | $2499 (body only), $2999 (with EVF) | vs | $1899 |
| Lower Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | vs | 18.0 fps |
| Lower Flash Sync Speed | 1/15 sec | vs | 1/30 sec |
| Heavier | 427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz) | vs | 422 g (0.93 lb / 14.89 oz) |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sigma fp vs fp L.
Sigma fp has a 3.15" Fixed touchscreen with 2,100k dot resolution which is quite high by today's standards.
Sigma fp features a 24.6 megapixel Full Frame BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 858 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 6 - 102,400 in boosted mode.
The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.
Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Sigma fp's Full Frame sensor compares with other types of sensors:
| Sensor | Dimensions | Area | Aspect Ratio | Crop Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Medium Format | 44 x 33 mm | 1452 mm2 | 4:3 | 0.79x |
 | Full Frame | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 858 mm2 | 3:2 | 1x |
 | APS-H | 27 x 18 mm | 486 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.3x |
 | APS-C | 23.6 x 15.6 mm | 368.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.5x |
 0.webp) | APS-C (Canon) | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 332.3 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.6x |
 | Micro Four Thirds | 17.4 x 13 mm | 226.2 mm2 | 4:3 | 2x |
 | 1-inch | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 116.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 2.7x |
 | 1/1.7-inch | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 41.5 mm2 | 4:3 | 4.7x |
 | 1/2.3-inch | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 28.1 mm2 | 4:3 | 5.6x |
Camera can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.
Sigma fp has Leica L lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.
The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.
Sigma fp has a USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) Type-C input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.
Sigma fp comes with BP-51 battery pack.
The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.
Sigma fp has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 18.0 fps.
Sigma fp has 49 focusing points and from -5 to +18 EV detection range. Touch-to-Focus allows users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording. There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.
Camera's exposure metering ranges from -5 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.
Sigma fp has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/30 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +3 EV with 1/3 EV step increments.
Sigma fp has dimensions of 113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77"). It weighs 422 g (0.93 lb / 14.89 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
113 mm (4.45")
70 mm (2.76")
70 mm (2.76")
45 mm (1.77")
Sigma fp dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sigma fp is suitable for six different types of photography.
Sigma fp gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Landscape photography.
Sigma fp gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.
Sigma fp gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.
Sigma fp gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Portrait photography.
Sigma fp gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.
Sigma fp gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Sigma fp and give score of 76 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Sigma fp a score of 77 for Sensor parameters.
We give Sigma fp a score of 73 for Photo parameters.
We give Sigma fp a score of 41 for Video parameters.
We give Sigma fp a score of 84 for Focusing parameters.
We give Sigma fp a score of 79 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Sigma fp a score of 83 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Sigma fp a score of 81 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
