• 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 24.6 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Sigma fp advantages over Sony A6100

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.98 vs 3.92 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    45 mm vs 59 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    2100k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    18.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    18.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony A6100 advantages over Sigma fp

  • Less expensive
    $848 vs $1599
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/160 vs 1/30 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    76 vs 12 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    33 vs 12 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sigma fp
Fujifilm X-T100
  • $1566
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger sensor
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Sony A6100
Fujifilm X-T100
  • $698
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Sony A6400

Sigma fp
Sony A6400
  • $1566
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $848
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Sony A6100
Sony A6400
  • $698
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $848
  • APS-C
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Canon EOS RP

Sigma fp
Canon EOS RP
  • $1566
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Sony A6100
Canon EOS RP
  • $698
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Sony A7C

Sigma fp
Sony A7C
  • $1566
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Sony A6100
Sony A7C
  • $698
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Sigma fp L

Sigma fp
Sigma fp L
  • $1566
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Newer
  • More pixels
Sony A6100
Sigma fp L
  • $698
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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