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Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Older Model is Sigma fp
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma fp L versus Sony A3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was released 7 years after the A3000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the fp L grades versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A3000

 fp L A3000 
IntroducedMarch 2021August 2013Newer by 93 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sigma fp L

 A3000 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A3000

 fp L A3000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L has got outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the fp L vs the A3000.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A3000 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and A3000.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp L because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher fp L provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
89
manual focus
MP count high (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
60
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
MP count high (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery (470 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (411g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
Sony A3000 Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging information
Sony A3000 Vlogging information
38
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
26
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A3000
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Alpha A3000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-03-25 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6328 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 40 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 240 shots 470 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $2,499 $398