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Sigma fp vs Sony A6600

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sigma fp vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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Sigma fp vs Sony A6600 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sigma fp vs Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the fp (25MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the fp (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The fp was released within a month of the A6600 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the fp grades against the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A6600

 fp A6600 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kClearer screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sigma fp

 A6600 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A6600

 fp A6600 
LaunchedJuly 2019August 2019Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the fp and the A6600.

Sigma fp vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and A6600 is 84 and 77 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and A6600.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
Sony A6600 Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sony A6600
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography details
Sony A6600 Sports photography details
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (810 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp
Travel photography with Sony A6600
78
weather sealing
boasts focus by touch
great MP (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
great battery (810 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp
Vlogging with Sony A6600
37
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
84
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A6600
 Sigma fpSony Alpha a6600
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Alpha a6600
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-07-11 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 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 32000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 422 gr (0.93 lb) 503 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $2,050 $1,198