Sigma fp L vs Sony A55

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma fp L versus Sony A55, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A55 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A55 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was announced 10 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the fp L matches up against the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L features physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the fp L against the A55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and A55 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and A55.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp L with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will render more detail with its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent fp L provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.