Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Sigma fp and Sony NEX-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.