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Sigma fp L vs Sony A700

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Sigma fp L vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Newer Model is Sony A77
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp L vs Sony A700 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Sigma fp L versus Sony A700, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A700 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was revealed 13 years later than the A700 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the fp L matches up vs the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A700

 fp L A700 
RevealedMarch 2021December 2007Fresher by 162 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sigma fp L

 A700 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A700

 fp L A700 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L features physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the fp L and the A700.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and A700 is 83 and 58 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and A700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will resolve greater detail because of its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger fp L should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony A700
89
focusing manually
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony A700
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony A700
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
Sony A700 Travel photography highlights
73
weather sealing
comes with focus by touch
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging info
Sony A700 Vlogging info
38
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A700
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2021-03-25 2007-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 40 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 768 grams (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $2,499 $1,000