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Sigma fp L was announced in 2021 and is a Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) Mirrorless camera with 61 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 L can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma fp L.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Here we are comparing Sigma fp L to its predecessor fp and displaying the major changes.
| 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 L vs fp.
Sigma fp L has a 3.15" Fixed touchscreen with 2,100k dot resolution which is quite high by today's standards.
Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.
Sigma fp L features a 61 megapixel Full Frame BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 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 L'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 | 36 x 24 mm | 864 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 9520 x 6328 resolution.
Sigma fp L 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.
Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.
Sigma fp L 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 L comes with BP-51 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.
The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.
Sigma fp L has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.
Sigma fp L 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 L has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/15 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +3 EV with 1/3 EV step increments.
Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77"). It weighs 427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 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 L dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sigma fp L is suitable for six different types of photography.
Sigma fp L gets a score of 89 and is EXCELLENT choice for Landscape photography.
Sigma fp L gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.
Sigma fp L gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.
Sigma fp L gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Portrait photography.
Sigma fp L gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.
Sigma fp L gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Sigma fp L and give score of 79 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 L a score of 80 for Sensor parameters.
We give Sigma fp L a score of 77 for Photo parameters.
We give Sigma fp L a score of 41 for Video parameters.
We give Sigma fp L a score of 90 for Focusing parameters.
We give Sigma fp L a score of 82 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Sigma fp L a score of 91 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Sigma fp L a score of 67 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
