Sigma fp vs Sony A6000
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Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Announced July 2019
- Later Model is Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Released April 2014
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
- Successor is Sony A6300
Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma fp vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the fp (25MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the fp (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe fp was manufactured 5 years after the A6000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the fp matches up against the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A6000
fp | A6000 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | April 2014 | Newer by 64 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 922k | Crisper screen (+1178k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma fp
A6000 | fp | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A6000
fp | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp features outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the fp compared to the A6000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and A6000 is 84 and 85 respectively.
Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and A6000.
All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma fp will give more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher fp provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma fp | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-07-11 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 | 25MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | No | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 422 gr (0.93 lb) | 344 gr (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-51 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 wec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $2,050 | $548 |