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Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A77
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sigma fp L versus Sony A77 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was unveiled 6 years after the A77 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the fp L scores against the A77 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A77 II

 fp L A77 II 
RevealedMarch 2021May 2014More modern by 84 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kSharper display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sigma fp L

 A77 II fp L 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A77 II

 fp L A77 II 
Manual focus More precise focus

Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L comes with outer measurements 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 A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the fp L versus the A77 II.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A77 II is 83 and 62 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and A77 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail having an extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern fp L should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
Sony A77 II Portrait photography details
89
focusing manually
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography advice
Sony A77 II Street photography advice
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
Sony A77 II Sports photography advice
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is high (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
resolution is high (61MP)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery (480 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
Sony A77 II Vlogging factors
38
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony A77 II
 Sigma fp LSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2021-03-25 2014-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
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 61MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 40 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 647 grams (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 480 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,499 $1,198