Sony A68 vs Sigma fp L

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Sony A68 vs Sigma fp L

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

Go in depth with our full Sony A68 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Sigma fp L Review.
See real-world photos taken with the fp L.

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Differences

Sony A68 advantages over Sigma fp L

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
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

580 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/160 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Sigma fp L advantages over Sony A68

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 80 mm
Thinner
Newer
3 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 24.3 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 5.0 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

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
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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 T6s

Sony A68

Canon T6s

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon T6s

Sigma fp L

Canon T6s

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon T6s

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Sony A68

Pentax K-3 II

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A68 vs Pentax K-3 II

Sigma fp L

Pentax K-3 II

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$830
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
High resolution composite

Compare Sigma fp L vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Canon 77D

Sony A68

Canon 77D

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$550
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon 77D

Sigma fp L

Canon 77D

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon 77D

Compared to Sigma fp

Sony A68

Sigma fp

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$1672
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A68 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

$1672
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A7C

Sony A68

Sony A7C

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1665
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

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