Sigma
fp
Minimalist full-frame box camera for creative stills and video.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 6.9 years newer.
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Wins
fp
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
fp is 5mm wider, 1mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Alpha 7R VI.
fp is 7 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm fp · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
fp
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
fp
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
fp
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
fp: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
fp
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only fp supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
fp
Pros
- ✓Ultra compact
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique concept
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –24MP
- –Poor ergonomics for long shoots
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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Sony Alpha 7R VI
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, fp or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for fp — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the fp and Alpha 7R VI?
fp is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the fp and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
fp does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the fp or the Alpha 7R VI?
fp reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the fp and Alpha 7R VI?
fp weighs 720 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 7 g lighter.
Do the fp and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
fp: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the fp and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
fp: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the fp and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the fp the edge.
How much does each cost?
fp launched at $1,899 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The fp is $2,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sigma and Sony press materials.