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Sigma fp vs Sony a5000

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
  • New Model is Sony a5100
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Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sigma fp vs Sony a5000, 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 sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and a5000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The fp was released 5 years later than the a5000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the fp grades against the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony a5000

 fp a5000 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2014Fresher by 68 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kSharper display (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sigma fp

 a5000 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony a5000

 fp a5000 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma fp provides external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the fp compared to the a5000.

Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the fp and a5000 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and a5000.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma fp will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer fp is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
Sony a5000 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
70
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography features
Sony a5000 Street photography features
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography details
Sony a5000 Sports photography details
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
59
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (420 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
Sony a5000 Travel photography highlights
78
environment sealing
boasts touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
great battery power (420 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
Sony a5000 Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (420 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging info
Sony a5000 Vlogging info
37
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony a5000
 Sigma fpSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Alpha a5000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-07-11 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422 grams (0.93 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,050 $448