Sigma fp L vs Sony A500

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma fp L vs Sony A500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A500 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A500 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The fp L was announced 11 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the fp L grades versus the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma fp L features outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L vs the A500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A500 is 83 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp L having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will provide you with extra detail with its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern fp L should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.