Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Launched March 2021
- Superseded the Sigma fp
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
- New Model is Sony a5000

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sigma fp L versus Sony NEX-3N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

The fp L was manufactured 8 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the fp L scores versus the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony NEX-3N
fp L | NEX-3N | |||
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Launched | March 2021 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 99 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1640k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sigma fp L
NEX-3N | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-3N
fp L | NEX-3N | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma fp L versus Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the fp L compared to the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and NEX-3N is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and NEX-3N.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp L because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail due to its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger fp L will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2021-03-25 | 2013-02-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 9520 x 6328 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 40 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 480 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-51 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $2,499 | $399 |