Sigma fp L vs Sony A6000

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.