Sigma fp L vs Sony A300

Here, we will be comparing the Sigma fp L and Sony A300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A300 (10MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A300 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was unveiled 13 years later than the A300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the fp L scores against the A300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the fp L versus the A300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and A300 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A300.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail having an extra 51MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher fp L should have a benefit in sensor technology.