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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was brought out 8 years after the NEX-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the fp L matches up vs the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony NEX-6

 fp L NEX-6 
ReleasedMarch 2021March 2013Newer by 98 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sigma fp L

 NEX-6 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-6

 fp L NEX-6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the fp L vs the NEX-6.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and NEX-6 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and NEX-6.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp L because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will give you extra detail having its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern fp L provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography details
89
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography information
Sony NEX-6 Street photography information
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (345 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography highlights
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
66
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
73
environment proofing
supports touch to focus
excellent megapixels (61MP)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competition (345g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging factors
38
touch screen
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-6
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-03-25 2013-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6328 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 99
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 40 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $2,499 $365