Nikon D800E vs Sigma fp L

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Nikon D800E vs Sigma fp L

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35mm 861.6mm²
36.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Nikon D800E Review.
See real-world photos taken with the D800E.

35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sigma fp L Review.
See real-world photos taken with the fp L.

Succeeded by the Nikon D810
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Differences

Nikon D800E advantages over Sigma fp L

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.88 vs 3.78 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

900 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
54 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp L advantages over Nikon D800E

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$2499 vs $3300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Thinner
45 mm vs 81 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
427g vs 1008g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
2100k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 36.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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Review Excerpt

Rugged build; Excellent controls; Extremely high resolution, even more than the D800; Dual cards; Surprising high ISO performance.
Moire problem with certain subjects; Very large files; Slower frame rate; Battery life lower than D700.
Read our Nikon D800E Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D800

Nikon D800E

Nikon D800

$2212
35mm

Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1850
35mm

Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D800E vs Nikon D800

Sigma fp L

Nikon D800

$2499
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1850
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon D800

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon D800E

Canon 5D Mark III

$2212
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$2079
35mm

Bigger pixels
More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D800E vs Canon 5D Mark III

Sigma fp L

Canon 5D Mark III

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2079
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to Nikon D810

Nikon D800E

Nikon D810

$2212
35mm

Fast startup

$2291
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810

Sigma fp L

Nikon D810

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2291
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon D810

Compared to Sigma fp

Nikon D800E

Sigma fp

$2212
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

$1699
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D800E vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A7C

Nikon D800E

Sony A7C

$2212
35mm

Lens selection
Internal flash

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D800E vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

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