Sigma fp L vs Olympus E-P7

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Sigma fp L vs Olympus E-P7

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

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-P7 Review.

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Differences

Sigma fp L advantages over Olympus E-P7

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-P7 advantages over Sigma fp L

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R

Sigma fp L

Sony A7R

$2499
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1399
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R

Olympus E-P7

Sony A7R

$0
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1399
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A7R

Compared to Canon EOS RP

Sigma fp L

Canon EOS RP

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon EOS RP

Olympus E-P7

Canon EOS RP

$0
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Canon EOS RP

Compared to 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

Olympus E-P7

Sigma fp

$0
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp

Compared to Leica M10-R

Sigma fp L

Leica M10-R

$2499
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$8295
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Leica M10-R

Olympus E-P7

Leica M10-R

$0
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$8295
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Leica M10-R

Compared to 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

Olympus E-P7

Sony A7C

$0
4/3

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A7C

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