Sony A6500 vs Sigma fp

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Sony A6500 vs Sigma fp

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A6500 advantages over Sigma fp

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
231 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
110 vs 12 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Sigma fp advantages over Sony A6500

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.98 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Newer
4 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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 11.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
18.0 fps vs 11.1 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

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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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Review Excerpt

Comfortable, premium body with good controls; Touch-screen for subject selection; Hybrid image stabilization system; Excellent image quality; Better high ISO JPEGs than the A6300; Extremely fast 11.1 fps burst capture; Very deep buffers for raw and JPEG alike; 4K video capture with no pixel binning
Pricey for an APS-C camera; JPEG colors aren't the most accurate; Very slow buffer clearing; Laggy touch-pad AF function; Poorly-placed movie button; No headphone jack; Mediocre battery life
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A6500 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sigma fp

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$1766
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1300
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sigma fp vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Sony A6300

Sony A6500

Sony A6300

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$846
APS-C

Less expensive

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Sigma fp

Sony A6300

$1766
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony A6400

Sony A6500

Sony A6400

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
Newer

Compare Sony A6500 vs Sony A6400

Sigma fp

Sony A6400

$1766
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony A7C

Sony A6500

Sony A7C

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6500 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp

Sony A7C

$1766
35mm

Less expensive
Thinner

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sigma fp L

Sony A6500

Sigma fp L

$1198
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Newer

Compare Sony A6500 vs Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

$1766
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

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