Sigma fp for Portrait Photography

Is the Sigma fp good for Portrait Photography?

$1,899.00

Sigma fp Portrait Photography Score

GOOD

Sigma fp has a score of 60 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Sigma fp will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Sigma fp Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis

Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor

Large sensors provide shallower depth of field and a nice blurry background for your portrait shots.

Very High Resolution Sensor: 25.0MP

Sigma fp's 25.0MP sensor will provide larger room for cropping, and you will be able print your portrait shots larger with more fine detail.

Average Ergonomics&Handling

Good handling and existence of well placed physical controls on the camera body is very important during portrait shooting. It is faster and more intuitive to change the camera settings with dedicated buttons and knobs instead delving into the menus on the LCD.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Sigma fp users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Leica L mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Sigma fp.

No Built-in Viewfinder

In the lack of a a viewfinder, holding the camera away from the body while using live view is not very stable, especial with heavy camera bodies and lenses. Besides, LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

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Sigma fp Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Portrait Photography

Hasselblad X1D Compare fp vs X1D	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Hasselblad X Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #35 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #33
	Imaging 98 Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily 100 Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R Compare fp vs GFX 50R	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #13 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #10
	Imaging 96 Features Value for Money 93 Portability Overall Score 92	Portrait Street Sports Daily 98 Landscape

Sony A7c Compare fp vs A7c	24 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #30 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #30
	Imaging Features Value for Money 96 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 100 Sports Daily 94 Landscape

Sigma fp L Compare fp vs fp L	61 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Leica L Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #48 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #39
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony A6500 Compare fp vs A6500	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #76 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #57
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 91 Sports Daily Landscape

Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A7c

Sigma fp L

Sony A6500