Sigma BF Black
Its 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor captures 6K 10-bit video in a radically minimal 388g aluminum unibody that eliminates distractions with direct tactile controls for shutter speed, aperture, and color modes. The L-Mount ecosystem offers extensive lens options, and the autofocus performs reliably in near-darkness from -7 to 20 EV despite the stripped-down interface. Best for street photographers and run-and-gun videographers who need a discreet, lightweight full-frame 6K camera that prioritizes essential controls.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.6MP full-frame
Burst 8 fps
Video 6K
Weight 388 g
38 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong video (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)
- Below average af (31st percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
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65/100Our AI sentiment read
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.6 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 |
| Max Shutter | 1/25600 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | HEVC |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.15" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma BF | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 6K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 388 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma BF | 30.9 | 33.9 | 64 | 93.9 | 93.2 | 53 | 44.7 | 51 | 6.4 | 36.9 | 34.3 | 31.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86 | 94.4 | 92.5 | 98.1 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 99 | 93.3 | 92.8 | 92.1 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 98.6 | 67.2 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 63.7 | 92.8 | 96.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 89 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81.1 | 82.7 | 92.8 | 86.9 | 93 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.6 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.6 | 63.4 | 97.1 | 81.1 | 98.1 | 92.8 | 92.1 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 82 | 86 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.8 | 54.4 | 88.5 | 81.1 | 93.3 | 92.8 | 77.3 | 95.7 |
Usage Scores
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