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Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
  • Successor is Sony a5100
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Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Sigma fp L and Sony a5000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and a5000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was manufactured 7 years after the a5000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the fp L scores versus the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony a5000

 fp L a5000 
ReleasedMarch 2021January 2014Newer by 88 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kSharper display (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sigma fp L

 a5000 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony a5000

 fp L a5000 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Sigma fp L and Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the fp L versus the a5000.

Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and a5000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and a5000.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp L because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will provide extra detail due to its extra 41MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer fp L should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
Sony a5000 Portrait photography highlights
89
focusing manually
megapixel count great (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
70
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography info
Sony a5000 Sports photography info
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (240 per charge)
59
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (420 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography features
Sony a5000 Travel photography features
73
environment proof
has focus via touch
megapixel count great (61MP)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
78
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony a5000
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (420 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging details
Sony a5000 Vlogging details
38
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony a5000
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Alpha a5000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-03-25 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9520 x 6328 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 40 121
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
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 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 240 shots 420 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,499 $448