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Sigma fp L vs Sony A33

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sigma fp L vs Sony A33 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
  • Launched March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A35
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A33 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sigma fp L and Sony A33, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A33 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The fp L was manufactured 10 years after the A33 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the fp L scores versus the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A33

 fp L A33 
LaunchedMarch 2021August 2010Newer by 129 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sigma fp L

 A33 fp L 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A33

 fp L A33 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Sigma fp L vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L offers 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 A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the fp L versus the A33.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A33 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and A33.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp L due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will show extra detail due to its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer fp L is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony A33
89
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography advice
Sony A33 Street photography advice
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography details
Sony A33 Sports photography details
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery power (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography info
Sony A33 Travel photography info
73
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony A33
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low battery pack (240 shots)
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (340 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
38
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A33
 Sigma fp LSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony SLT-A33
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2021-03-25 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
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 detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 40 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 240 shots 340 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,499 $230