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Sigma fp L vs Sony A37

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sigma fp L vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A35
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A37 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma fp L and Sony A37, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A37 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A37 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was brought out 8 years after the A37 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the fp L matches up against the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A37

 fp L A37 
ReleasedMarch 2021May 2012Newer by 108 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.6"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sigma fp L

 A37 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A37

 fp L A37 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the fp L and the A37.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A37 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and A37 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and A37.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp L because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will show greater detail having its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer fp L will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
Sony A37 Portrait photography information
89
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
Sony A37 Street photography highlights
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Sony A37
73
environment proof
has focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
54
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (500 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
Sony A37 Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.6 inches)
low battery pack (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging features
Sony A37 Vlogging features
38
touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A37
 Sigma fp LSony SLT-A37
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony SLT-A37
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2021-03-25 2012-05-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9520 x 6328 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 40 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 506g (1.12 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 500 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $2,499 $522