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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Later Model is Sony A6000
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp was launched 6 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the fp scores against the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony NEX-6

 fp NEX-6 
RevealedJuly 2019March 2013Fresher by 77 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sigma fp

 NEX-6 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony NEX-6

 fp NEX-6 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma fp provides physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the fp compared to the NEX-6.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and NEX-6 is 84 and 85 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher fp will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Street photography advice
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (345g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography information
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography information
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
78
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
fantastic MP (25MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition (345 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony NEX-6
 Sigma fpSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-07-11 2013-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 99
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422g (0.93 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $2,050 $365