Sigma fp vs Sony A9
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Sigma fp vs Sony A9 Key Specs
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Successor is Sigma fp L
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Newer Model is Sony A9 II
Sigma fp vs Sony A9 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma fp vs Sony A9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the fp (25MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe fp was manufactured 2 years later than the A9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the fp grades against the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma fp vs Sony A9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A9
fp | A9 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | April 2017 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1440k | Clearer display (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sigma fp
A9 | fp | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A9
fp | A9 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sigma fp vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp has outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check out the Sigma fp vs Sony A9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the fp versus the A9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and A9 is 84 and 65 respectively.
Sigma fp vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and A9.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sigma fp to offer extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern fp provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sigma fp vs Sony A9 Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma fp | Sony Alpha A9 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-07-11 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 6 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
Available lenses | 30 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | No | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 422 gr (0.93 pounds) | 673 gr (1.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-51 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 wec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Price at release | $2,050 | $4,498 |