Sigma fp L vs Sony A560
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![Sigma fp L front Sigma fp L front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-fp-L/Sigma-fp-L-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A560/Sony-A560-front.jpg)
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54 Features
78 Overall
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed March 2021
- Succeeded the Sigma fp
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Old Model is Sony A500
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma fp L vs Sony A560, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A560 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A560 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
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The fp L was launched 10 years after the A560 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the fp L scores vs the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A560
fp L | A560 | |||
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Introduced | March 2021 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 129 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+1178k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sigma fp L
A560 | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A560
fp L | A560 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L and the A560.
![Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 size comparison Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-fp-L-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A560-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A560 is 83 and 64 respectively.
![Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-fp-L-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A560-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A560.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent fp L provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sigma-fp-L-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A560-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-fp-L-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A560-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A560 Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2021-03-25 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 9520 x 6328 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 40 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 gr (0.94 pounds) | 599 gr (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-51 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail price | $2,499 | $650 |