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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was announced 8 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the fp L matches up against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony NEX-F3

 fp L NEX-F3 
LaunchedMarch 2021August 2012Newer by 105 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sigma fp L

 NEX-F3 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-F3

 fp L NEX-F3 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L provides external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the fp L versus the NEX-F3.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and NEX-F3 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and NEX-F3.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp L with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will offer greater detail with its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent fp L should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
89
focusing manually
resolution is high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography information
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (240 shots)
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
provides focus via touch
resolution is high (61MP)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
good battery pack (470 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (240 per charge)
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging info
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
38
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-F3
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-03-25 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
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
Peak resolution 9520 x 6328 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 40 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 240 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,499 $470