Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-F3

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp L and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

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.

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

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.