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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sigma fp and Sony NEX-3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp was unveiled 9 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the fp grades against the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony NEX-3

 fp NEX-3 
LaunchedJuly 2019June 2010More modern by 111 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sigma fp

 NEX-3 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony NEX-3

 fp NEX-3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the fp against the NEX-3.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp and NEX-3 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher fp will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
high MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sony NEX-3
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
52
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Travel photography camera
78
environment sealing
includes touch to focus
high MP (25MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
59
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging information
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging information
37
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
27
has face detection autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony NEX-3
 Sigma fpSony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-07-11 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422 gr (0.93 lbs) 297 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 830
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,050 $0