Sigma fp L vs Sony A580
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2021
- Older Model is Sigma fp
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched May 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony A100

Sigma fp L vs Sony A580 Overview
Lets look closer at the Sigma fp L vs Sony A580, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A580 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A580 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The fp L was introduced 9 years later than the A580 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the fp L scores against the A580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A580 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A580
fp L | A580 | |||
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Launched | March 2021 | ![]() | May 2011 | More recent by 120 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+1178k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sigma fp L
A580 | fp L | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A580
fp L | A580 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sigma fp L vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma fp L vs Sony A580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the fp L and the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A580 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and A580.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp L having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will result in extra detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer fp L will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp L vs Sony A580 Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2021-03-25 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 61MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 9520 x 6328 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 40 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 pounds) | 599g (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 All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1121 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 1050 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-51 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Cost at launch | $2,499 | $848 |