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Sigma fp vs Sony A37

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sigma fp vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A35
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Sigma fp vs Sony A37 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Sigma fp vs Sony A37, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A37 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and A37 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The fp was announced 7 years after the A37 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the fp grades versus the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A37

 fp A37 
AnnouncedJuly 2019May 2012More modern by 88 months
Display dimension3.2"2.6"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sigma fp

 A37 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A37

 fp A37 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp has outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Sigma fp vs Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the fp vs the A37.

Sigma fp vs Sony A37 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and A37 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and A37.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma fp will deliver more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger fp provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp
Portrait photography with Sony A37
85
manual focus
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography advice
Sony A37 Street photography advice
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography features
Sony A37 Sports photography features
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
78
environment proof
has focus by touch
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (500 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.6")
bad battery (500 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp
Vlogging with Sony A37
37
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma fp vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A37
 Sigma fpSony SLT-A37
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony SLT-A37
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-07-11 2012-05-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 25MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 30 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
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) 506 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $2,050 $522