Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.