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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300 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
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6000
  • New Model is Sony A6500
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A6300

 fp L A6300 
LaunchedMarch 2021February 2016Fresher by 63 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kSharper display (+1178k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sigma fp L

 A6300 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A6300

 fp L A6300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300 size comparison

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

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony A6300
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography info
Sony A6300 Sports photography info
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
75
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
Sony A6300 Travel photography highlights
73
environment proofing
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
bad battery power (240 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
76
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
Sony A6300 Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony A6300
38
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A6300
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Alpha a6300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-03-25 2016-02-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 40 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 404g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 240 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,499 $889