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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(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  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony NEX-3N
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony NEX-3N

 fp L NEX-3N 
LaunchedMarch 2021February 2013More recent by 99 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sigma fp L

 NEX-3N fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-3N

 fp L NEX-3N 
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).

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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.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography highlights
89
you can focus manually
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
66
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography details
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (240 per charge)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (480 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography highlights
73
weather proof
has touch to focus
high megapixels (61MP)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
great battery power (480 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
38
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-3N
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha NEX-3N
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
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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