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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A6400 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was launched 2 years later than the A6400 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the fp L scores vs the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A6400

 fp L A6400 
RevealedMarch 2021January 2019Fresher by 27 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kSharper screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sigma fp L

 A6400 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A6400

 fp L A6400 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sigma fp L enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the fp L vs the A6400.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A6400 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and A6400.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp L because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer fp L will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
Sony A6400 Portrait photography information
89
focusing manually
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony A6400
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (240 per charge)
76
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proofing
offers focus by touch
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
87
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony A6400
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (240 per charge)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging features
Sony A6400 Vlogging features
38
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
80
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
no image stabilization
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A6400
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Alpha a6400
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-03-25 2019-01-15
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 40 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic 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 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 403 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 240 shots 410 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $2,499 $898