Sigma fp L vs Sony A35

Let's look more in depth at the Sigma fp L versus Sony A35, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A35 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was launched 9 years after the A35 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the fp L scores versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma fp L versus Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the fp L vs the A35.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and A35 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A35.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern fp L should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.