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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(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
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was announced 9 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the fp L grades vs the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony NEX-C3

 fp L NEX-C3 
LaunchedMarch 2021August 2011More recent by 117 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sigma fp L

 NEX-C3 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-C3

 fp L NEX-C3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the fp L vs the NEX-C3.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and NEX-C3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp L using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will show greater detail with its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern fp L is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography info
89
has manual focus
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (225g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography features
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography factors
73
weather sealing
provides touch focus
great MP (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
71
great battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (225 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
38
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
lighter than others in class (225 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-C3
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-03-25 2011-08-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
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
Peak resolution 9520 x 6328 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 40 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 427 grams (0.94 lb) 225 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,499 $343