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Sigma fp vs Sony A300

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Sigma fp vs Sony A300 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
  • Launched July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A330
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Sigma fp vs Sony A300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma fp and Sony A300, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A300 (10MP) and the fp (Full frame) and A300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was revealed 11 years after the A300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the fp grades vs the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A300

 fp A300 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2008Newer by 140 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sigma fp

 A300 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A300

 fp A300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp features physical 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 A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Compare the Sigma fp and Sony A300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the fp vs the A300.

Sigma fp vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp and A300 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and A300.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will offer you extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer fp will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp
Portrait photography with Sony A300
85
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
59
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography advice
Sony A300 Street photography advice
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony A300
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography info
Sony A300 Travel photography info
78
environment proof
provides focus by touch
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
Sony A300 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
Sony A300 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma fp vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A300
 Sigma fpSony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-07-11 2008-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 30 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422 gr (0.93 lbs) 632 gr (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,050 $0