Sigma fp vs Sony A300
84 Imaging
75 Features
79 Overall
76


64 Imaging
49 Features
45 Overall
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Sigma fp vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma fp vs Sony A300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A300
fp | A300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2019 | ![]() | January 2008 | Newer by 140 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sigma fp
A300 | fp | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp vs Sony A300 Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony 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 |