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Sigma fp vs Sony a3500

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma fp vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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Sigma fp vs Sony a3500 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma fp versus Sony a3500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The fp was announced 5 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the fp scores vs the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony a3500

 fp a3500 
LaunchedJuly 2019March 2014More recent by 65 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma fp

 a3500 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony a3500

 fp a3500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma fp has outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the fp against the a3500.

Sigma fp vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and a3500 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and a3500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will show greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent fp provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp
Travel photography with Sony a3500
78
weather sealing
provides touch focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery life (470 per charge)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count amazing (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging factors
Sony a3500 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
26
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Sigma fp vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony a3500
 Sigma fpSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Alpha a3500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-07-11 2014-03-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422g (0.93 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,050 $398