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Sigma fp vs Sony A68

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(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
Sony A68
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A68

 fp A68 
IntroducedJuly 2019November 2015Newer by 45 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k461kCrisper screen (+1639k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma fp

 A68 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A68

 fp A68 
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).

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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.

Sigma fp vs Sony A68 size comparison

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

Sigma fp vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp
Portrait photography with Sony A68
85
has manual focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sony A68
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony A68
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
78
environment proofing
provides touch focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (510 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery life (510 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
37
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sigma fp vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A68
 Sigma fpSony SLT-A68
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