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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The fp was launched 8 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the fp grades against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony NEX-C3

 fp NEX-C3 
AnnouncedJuly 2019August 2011Fresher by 96 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sigma fp

 NEX-C3 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony NEX-C3

 fp NEX-C3 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma fp comes with 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-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the fp versus the NEX-C3.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp and NEX-C3 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma fp will result in more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern fp provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
MP count fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography highlights
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography information
78
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
good resolution (16MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging information
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging information
37
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony NEX-C3
 Sigma fpSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-07-11 2011-08-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422g (0.93 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,050 $343