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Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A99
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Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A99 II (42MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The fp was released 2 years after the A99 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the fp scores vs the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A99 II

 fp A99 II 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2016Newer by 35 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kClearer screen (+871k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sigma fp

 A99 II fp 
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A99 II

 fp A99 II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma fp has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the fp against the A99 II.

Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and A99 II is 84 and 57 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and A99 II.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A99 II to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer fp is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography details
Sony A99 II Street photography details
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography features
Sony A99 II Sports photography features
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
bad battery power (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography info
Sony A99 II Travel photography info
78
weather sealing
supports touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging advice
Sony A99 II Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A99 II
 Sigma fpSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-07-11 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 30 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, XAVC S
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422 gr (0.93 lbs) 849 gr (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 images
Battery format - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at launch $2,050 $3,198