Sigma fp vs Sony A57

Here is a complete overview of the Sigma fp and Sony A57, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A57 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and A57 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The fp was launched 6 years later than the A57 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the fp scores vs the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp & Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp offers physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the fp vs the A57.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and A57 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and A57.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will give extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent fp should have a benefit in sensor technology.