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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6300
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A6500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was introduced 4 years later than the A6500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the fp L grades against the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A6500

 fp L A6500 
RevealedMarch 2021October 2016Fresher by 55 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sigma fp L

 A6500 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A6500

 fp L A6500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma fp L provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A6500 is 83 and 81 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A6500.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern fp L is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
Sony A6500 Portrait photography information
89
focusing manually
megapixel count great (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Street photography camera
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography info
Sony A6500 Sports photography info
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
77
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography info
Sony A6500 Travel photography info
73
environment proof
provides touch focus
megapixel count great (61MP)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
74
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
Sony A6500 Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 shots)
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
Sony A6500 Vlogging factors
38
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
39
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A6500
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Alpha a6500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-03-25 2016-10-06
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9520 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 453 gr (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 240 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,499 $1,298