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Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(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
Sony a3500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony a3500

 fp L a3500 
IntroducedMarch 2021March 2014More modern by 86 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma fp L

 a3500 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony a3500

 fp L a3500 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
megapixel count high (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography features
Sony a3500 Sports photography features
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (240 per charge)
60
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
Sony a3500 Travel photography highlights
73
weather proof
supports focus by touch
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
60
great battery (470 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography features
Sony a3500 Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
Sony a3500 Vlogging advice
38
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
26
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (411g)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony a3500
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha a3500
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