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Sigma fp vs Sony A6100

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sigma fp vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Sigma fp vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sigma fp versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the fp (25MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very similar but the fp (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The fp was unveiled within a month of the A6100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the fp grades against the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A6100

 fp A6100 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sigma fp

 A6100 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A6100

 fp A6100 
ReleasedJuly 2019August 2019Similar age
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp provides outer measurements 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 A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the fp compared to the A6100.

Sigma fp vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and A6100 is 84 and 81 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and A6100.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sigma fp will deliver more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
resolution is high (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography highlights
Sony A6100 Street photography highlights
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography advice
Sony A6100 Sports photography advice
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
75
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography info
Sony A6100 Travel photography info
78
weather proof
boasts touch focus
resolution is high (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
86
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is high (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging advice
Sony A6100 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma fp vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A6100
 Sigma fpSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Alpha a6100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-07-11 2019-08-28
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422g (0.93 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $2,050 $748