Sony A55 vs Sigma fp L

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Sony A55 vs Sigma fp L

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony A55 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the A55.

35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sigma fp L Review.
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Differences

Sony A55 advantages over Sigma fp L

Less expensive
$850 vs $2499 (MSRP)
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
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.78 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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 GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/160 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
32 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp L advantages over Sony A55

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Thinner
45 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Newer
3 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
2100k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
61.0 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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 Canon T2i

Sony A55

Canon T2i

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A55 vs Canon T2i

Sigma fp L

Canon T2i

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon T2i

Compared to Sony A33

Sony A55

Sony A33

$734
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$540
APS-C

Compare Sony A55 vs Sony A33

Sigma fp L

Sony A33

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$540
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A33

Compared to Sony A35

Sony A55

Sony A35

$734
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in GPS

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony A55 vs Sony A35

Sigma fp L

Sony A35

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A35

Compared to Sigma fp

Sony A55

Sigma fp

$734
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$1699
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A55 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A7C

Sony A55

Sony A7C

$734
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

$1698
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Sony A55 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1698
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

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