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Sigma fp L vs Sony A390

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sigma fp L vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A380
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A390 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Sigma fp L vs Sony A390, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A390 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A390 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was introduced 10 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the fp L grades against the A390 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A390

 fp L A390 
ReleasedMarch 2021July 2010More recent by 130 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sigma fp L

 A390 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A390

 fp L A390 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L offers 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) whilst the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L compared to the A390.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A390 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and A390 is 83 and 66 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and A390.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp L with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will produce greater detail using its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer fp L provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
MP count great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography info
Sony A390 Street photography info
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
Sony A390 Sports photography highlights
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count great (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography info
Sony A390 Travel photography info
73
environment sealing
features focus via touch
MP count great (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography features
Sony A390 Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony A390
38
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A390
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2021-03-25 2010-07-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9520 x 6328 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 40 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 549 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life 240 shots 230 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,499 $500