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Sigma fp vs Sony A3000

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma fp vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Later Model is Sony a3500
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp vs Sony A3000 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Sigma fp and Sony A3000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp was manufactured 5 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the fp scores against the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A3000

 fp A3000 
RevealedJuly 2019August 2013Fresher by 72 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sigma fp

 A3000 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A3000

 fp A3000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp offers outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the fp compared to the A3000.

Sigma fp vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and A3000 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and A3000.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma fp will render greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern fp will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
Sony A3000 Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography information
Sony A3000 Street photography information
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony A3000
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
78
weather proof
offers touch focus
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery life (470 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
26
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Sigma fp vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A3000
 Sigma fpSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Alpha A3000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-07-11 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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 PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422g (0.93 lbs) 411g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $2,050 $398