Sigma fp L vs Sony A6000
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Announced March 2021
- Superseded the Sigma fp
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Refreshed by Sony A6300

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6000 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Sigma fp L versus Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

The fp L was released 7 years later than the A6000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the fp L scores vs the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A6000
fp L | A6000 | |||
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Introduced | March 2021 | ![]() | April 2014 | Fresher by 85 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+1178k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma fp L
A6000 | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A6000
fp L | A6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sigma fp L vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L has got external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the fp L versus the A6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A6000 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A6000.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent fp L will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma fp L | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-03-25 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 61 megapixels | 24 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 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 40 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 gr (0.94 lbs) | 344 gr (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 360 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-51 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $2,499 | $548 |