Sigma fp vs Sony A77

Its time to look much closer at the Sigma fp vs Sony A77, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the fp (25MP) and the A77 (24MP) is very similar but the fp (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was unveiled 7 years later than the A77 and that is quite a sizable difference 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 A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the fp grades vs the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the fp versus the A77.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the fp and A77 is 84 and 59 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and A77.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer fp provides a benefit in sensor technology.