Sigma fp vs Sony A68
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75 Features
79 Overall
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Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Launched July 2019
- Refreshed by Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2015
- Replaced the Sony A65

Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sigma fp versus Sony A68, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the fp (25MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty similar but the fp (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

The fp was launched 3 years after the A68 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the fp matches up versus the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A68
fp | A68 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | ![]() | November 2015 | Newer by 45 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+1639k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma fp
A68 | fp | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A68
fp | A68 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma fp provides physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Sigma fp versus Sony A68 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the fp vs the A68.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and A68 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and A68.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher fp should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma fp | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2019-07-11 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
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 | 25MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 30 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | No | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 422 gr (0.93 lbs) | 610 gr (1.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-51 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 wec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,050 | $581 |