![]() New York-based photographer Bjorn Petersen, in his first impressions of the Sigma fp, says “it’s just as good as any other full-frame 24MP camera out there” in terms of image quality. And in the very likely scenario that you find the Sigma fp’s brick design uncomfortable in the hands, you’ll have the choice between the standard HG-11 Hand grip or the larger HG-21 Large Hand Grip. For any hopes of doing any flash photography, you’d have to get the side-mounted HU-11 Hot Shoe Unit which comes with a sync port. If you really wanted one, you’ll have to get Sigma’s proprietary LVF-11 LCD loupe-style viewfinder. For one, the Sigma fp does not have a popup viewfinder like some compact cameras. However, this should not take away from it being an amazing stills photography tool - you just have to come into the system knowing full well you’ll need to work around some of its quirks. To put things into perspective, here’s how it roughly compares to an entry level DSLR and an AA battery for scale: Sigma fp Size Comparison via īut with a whole slew of features such as 4K recording, 12-bit CinemaDNG (RAW video), and a specially designed heat sink to prevent overheating issues over extended shooting periods, it’s easy to see how the fp will appeal more to video shooters. It comes in at 112.6 (width) x 69.9 (height) x 45.3 (depth) mm, even smaller the iPhone 12 in some places. ![]() Without any accessories attached to the body, the Sigma fp is extremely compact. So far, the specs are looking great for the average photographer, especially when you consider its size. Checkout our round up of the best L-mount lenses according to pros if you’re looking to build your L-mount kit. Finally, the Sigma fp is part of the L-Mount alliance so lens selection for this camera won’t be an issue. The fp has a respectable 24.6-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.15-inch touch screen, and a reliable contrast-detection AF system. It’s also the lightest full frame camera at only 370g (without the battery). The Sigma fp is the World’s Smallest Full Frame CameraĪt the time of writing, the Sigma fp still holds the title of the world’s smallest full frame camera. Fast forward to 2021, and we have infinitely superior full frame cameras that are not too far off from your average iPhone in terms of size. The first attempts at a full frame DSLR ( like the Nikon E-series) were absolute bricks and had single-digit megapixel CCD sensors. This affects all things electronics, and even more so in digital cameras. Moore’s Law states that transistors in an integrated chip get smaller periodically, meaning we can theoretically pack more transistors that are both more efficient and powerful than their predecessors in a comparatively sized chip as time goes on. Advances in tech often pave the way for physically smaller devices.
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