Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma fp L and Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was revealed 5 years later than the A6300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the fp L matches up against the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L and Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L offers external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L against the A6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A6300 is 83 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A6300.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will render more detail because of its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher fp L is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.