Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500
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Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released March 2021
- Succeeded the Sigma fp
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Replaced the Sony A3000
Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe fp L was unveiled 7 years after the a3500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the fp L scores against the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp L & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony a3500
fp L | a3500 | |||
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Introduced | March 2021 | March 2014 | More modern by 86 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma fp L
a3500 | fp L |
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Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony a3500
fp L | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L has got outer measurements 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 a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the fp L against the a3500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and a3500 is 83 and 69 respectively.
Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and a3500.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will render more detail having an extra 41MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger fp L will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2021-03-25 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ image |
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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 9520 x 6328 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Sony E |
Total lenses | 40 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 427g (0.94 pounds) | 411g (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 470 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-51 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $2,499 | $398 |