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Sigma fp L vs Sony A200

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Sigma fp L vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sigma fp L and Sony A200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A200 (10MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was manufactured 12 years later than the A200 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the fp L scores versus the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A200

 fp L A200 
LaunchedMarch 2021July 2008Fresher by 155 months
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sigma fp L

 A200 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A200

 fp L A200 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma fp L has got outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma fp L and Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the fp L compared to the A200.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A200 is 83 and 66 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and A200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp L due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will give more detail due to its extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger fp L provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony A200
89
you can focus manually
high MP (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
Sony A200 Sports photography advice
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (240 per charge)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
73
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
high MP (61MP)
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
46
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
high MP (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (240 per charge)
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
38
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A200
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2021-03-25 2008-07-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 40 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 pounds) 572g (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $2,499 $100