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Sigma fp vs Sony A560

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sigma fp vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A500
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Sigma fp vs Sony A560 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sigma fp versus Sony A560, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A560 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and A560 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp was released 9 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the fp matches up vs the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A560

 fp A560 
IntroducedJuly 2019August 2010More recent by 109 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sigma fp

 A560 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A560

 fp A560 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma fp features outside 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 A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the fp vs the A560.

Sigma fp vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the fp and A560 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and A560.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The fp because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp will show greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent fp is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography highlights
Sony A560 Street photography highlights
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography advice
Sony A560 Sports photography advice
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography info
Sony A560 Travel photography info
78
weather proof
offers focus by touch
great MP (25MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging information
Sony A560 Vlogging information
37
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Sigma fp vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A560
 Sigma fpSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-07-11 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 30 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422g (0.93 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Retail pricing $2,050 $650