Sigma fp vs Sony A6500
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76 Features
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85 Overall
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Sigma fp vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Later Model is Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Revealed October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony A6300
Sigma fp vs Sony A6500 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sigma fp vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the fp (25MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is very well matched but the fp (Full frame) and A6500 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe fp was revealed 2 years after the A6500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the fp matches up versus the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma fp vs Sony A6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp & Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A6500
fp | A6500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | October 2016 | Newer by 34 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 922k | Clearer display (+1178k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sigma fp
A6500 | fp | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A6500
fp | A6500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sigma fp vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sigma fp enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma fp vs Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the fp and the A6500.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and A6500 is 84 and 81 respectively.
Sigma fp vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and A6500.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher fp should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Sigma fp vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma fp | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-07-11 | 2016-10-06 |
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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 30 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | No | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 422 grams (0.93 lbs) | 453 grams (1.00 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-51 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 wec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $2,050 | $1,298 |