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Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A77
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Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma fp versus Sony A77 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the fp (25MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively similar but the fp (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The fp was announced 5 years later than the A77 II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the fp grades vs the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony A77 II

 fp A77 II 
AnnouncedJuly 2019May 2014Fresher by 63 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kClearer screen (+871k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sigma fp

 A77 II fp 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony A77 II

 fp A77 II 
Manually focus More exact focus

Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp comes with 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) whilst the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the fp vs the A77 II.

Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp and A77 II is 84 and 62 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and A77 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will offer you more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger fp provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography details
Sony A77 II Street photography details
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography details
Sony A77 II Sports photography details
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
low battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
78
weather sealing
supports touch focus
high megapixels (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery life (480 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
37
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony A77 II
 Sigma fpSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-07-11 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 30 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422 gr (0.93 pounds) 647 gr (1.43 pounds)
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 rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $2,050 $1,198