Sigma fp vs Sony A9

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.