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Sigma fp vs Sony A6000

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(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
Sony A6000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A6000

 fp A6000 
ReleasedJuly 2019April 2014Newer by 64 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kCrisper screen (+1178k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma fp

 A6000 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A6000

 fp A6000 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and A6000 is 84 and 85 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sony A6000
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (344g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony A6000
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
72
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography features
Sony A6000 Travel photography features
78
weather sealing
comes with focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than others (344g)
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
Sony A6000 Vlogging highlights
37
touch screen
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (344g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Sigma fp vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A6000
 Sigma fpSony Alpha a6000
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