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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3

The Sigma fp and the Sony Alpha NEX-3 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in July 2019 and May 2010. Both the fp and the NEX-3 are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are based on a full frame (fp) and an APS-C (NEX-3) sensor. The Sigma has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 14 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Sigma fp
versus
Sony NEX-3
Sigma fp   Sony NEX-3
Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Leica L mount lenses Sony E mount lenses
24 MP – Full Frame sensor 14 MP – APS-C sensor
4K/30p Video 720/30p Video
ISO 100-25,600 (6 - 102,400) ISO 200-12,800
Viewfinder optional Viewfinder optional
3.2" LCD – 2100k dots 3.0" LCD – 920k dots
Fixed touchscreen Tilting screen (no touchscreen)
12 shutter flaps per second 7 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
280 shots per battery charge330 shots per battery charge
113 x 70 x 45 mm, 422 g 117 x 62 x 33 mm, 297 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Sigma fp and the Sony Alpha NEX-3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Sigma fp and the Sony NEX-3. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The NEX-3 can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, red), while the fp is only available in black.

Size Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3
Compare fp versus NEX-3 top
Comparison fp or NEX-3 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony NEX-3 is notably smaller (8 percent) than the Sigma fp. Moreover, the NEX-3 is markedly lighter (30 percent) than the fp. It is worth mentioning in this context that the fp is splash and dust resistant, while the NEX-3 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

Concerning battery life, the fp gets 280 shots out of its Sigma BP-51 battery, while the NEX-3 can take 330 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-FW50 power pack. The power pack in the fp can be charged via the USB port, so that it is not always necessary to take the battery charger along when travelling.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Sigma fp 113 mm 70 mm 45 mm 422 g 280 i Jul 2019 US$ 1 899 amazon.com
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Sony NEX-3 117 mm 62 mm 33 mm 297 g 330 i May 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
3.
 
Fujifilm X-Pro3 141 mm 83 mm 46 mm 497 g 440 i Oct 2019 US$ 1 799 amazon.com
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Leica SL 147 mm 104 mm 39 mm 847 g 400 i Oct 2015 US$ 7 449ebay.com
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Nikon D780 144 mm 116 mm 76 mm 840 g 2260 i Jan 2020 US$ 2 299 amazon.com
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Panasonic S1 149 mm 110 mm 97 mm 1017 g 400 i Feb 2019 US$ 2 499ebay.com
7.
 
Panasonic S1H 151 mm 114 mm 110 mm 1052 g 400 i May 2019 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic S5 133 mm 98 mm 82 mm 714 g 440 i Sep 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic TS7 117 mm 76 mm 37 mm 319 g 300 i May 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sigma fp L 113 mm 70 mm 45 mm 427 g 240 i Mar 2021 US$ 2 499 amazon.com
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Sony A7 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 474 g 340 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony A7C 124 mm 71 mm 60 mm 509 g 740 i Sep 2020 US$ 1 799 amazon.com
13.
 
Sony A5100 110 mm 63 mm 36 mm 283 g 400 i Aug 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
14.
 
Sony NEX-3N 110 mm 62 mm 35 mm 269 g 480 i Feb 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony NEX-5 111 mm 59 mm 38 mm 287 g 330 i May 2010 US$ 699ebay.com
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Sony NEX-5N 111 mm 59 mm 38 mm 269 g 460 i Aug 2011 US$ 699ebay.com
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Sony NEX-5R 111 mm 59 mm 39 mm 276 g 330 i Aug 2012 US$ 749ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The NEX-3 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 68 percent) than the fp, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Sigma fp features a full frame sensor and the Sony NEX-3 an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the NEX-3 is 57 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Sigma fp and Sony NEX-3 sensor measures

With 24MP, the fp offers a higher resolution than the NEX-3 (14MP), but the fp nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 5.98μm versus 5.11μm for the NEX-3) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the fp is a much more recent model (by 9 years and 2 months) than the NEX-3, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the fp has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Sigma fp implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the fp for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Sony NEX-3 are 23 x 15.3 inches or 58.3 x 38.8 cm for good quality, 18.4 x 12.2 inches or 46.7 x 31 cm for very good quality, and 15.3 x 10.2 inches or 38.9 x 25.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Sigma fp has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 6-102400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha NEX-3 are ISO 200 to ISO 12800 (no boost).

In terms of underlying technology, the fp is build around a BSI-CMOS sensor, while the NEX-3 uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

fp versus NEX-3 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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DXO
Landscape
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Sports
DXO
Overall
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Sigma fp Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/30p25.214.2282994
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Sony NEX-3 APS-C 14.0 4592 3056720/30p22.112.083068
3.
 
Fujifilm X-Pro3 APS-C 26.0 6240 41604K/30p24.113.6196884
4.
 
Leica SL Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/30p25.013.4182188
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Nikon D780 Full Frame 24.3 6048 40244K/30p25.314.3287795
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Panasonic S1 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/60p25.214.5333395
7.
 
Panasonic S1H Full Frame 24.0 6000 40006K/30p25.214.2280594
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Panasonic S5 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/60p25.114.5269794
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Panasonic TS7 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.612.1102851
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Sigma fp L Full Frame 60.2 9520 63284K/30p25.314.4300196
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Sony A7 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.814.2224890
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Sony A7C Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/30p25.014.7340795
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Sony A5100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.812.7134780
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Sony NEX-3N APS-C 16.0 4912 32641080/60i22.812.5106774
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Sony NEX-5 APS-C 14.0 4592 30561080/60i22.212.279669
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Sony NEX-5N APS-C 16.0 4912 32641080/60i23.612.7107977
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Sony NEX-5R APS-C 16.0 4912 32641080/60i23.713.191078
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the fp provides a higher video resolution than the NEX-3. It can shoot video footage at 4K/30p, while the Sony is limited to 720/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The fp and the NEX-3 are similar in the sense that neither of the two has a viewfinder. The images are, thus, framed using live view on the rear LCD. However, optional viewfinders – the EVF-11 for the fp and the FDA-SV1 for the NEX-3 – are available as accessories. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Sigma fp, the Sony NEX-3, and comparable cameras.

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Core Features
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(inch/000 dots)
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Attach-
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Screen
(yes/no)
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Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
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(yes/no)
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Sigma fpoptional i3.2 / 2100 fixed i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Sony NEX-3optional i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
3.
 
Fujifilm X-Pro33690 i3.0 / 1620 tilting i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
4.
 
Leica SL4400 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D780optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Panasonic S15760 i3.2 / 2100 full-flex i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
7.
 
Panasonic S1H5760 i3.2 / 2330 swivel i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
8.
 
Panasonic S52360 i3.0 / 1840 swivel i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
9.
 
Panasonic TS71170 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/1300s 10.0/s i i
10.
 
Sigma fp Loptional i3.2 / 2100 fixed i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
11.
 
Sony A72400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
12.
 
Sony A7C2360 i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
13.
 
Sony A5100i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
14.
 
Sony NEX-3Noptional i3.0 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
15.
 
Sony NEX-5optional i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
16.
 
Sony NEX-5Noptional i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony NEX-5Roptional i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The fp has a touchscreen, while the NEX-3 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.

The NEX-3 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the fp does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the fp is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Sigma fp has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The fp writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the NEX-3 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The fp supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the NEX-3 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Sigma fp and Sony Alpha NEX-3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Sigma fpistereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
2.
 
Sony NEX-3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-Pro3istereo / monoiii3.1iii
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Leica SListereo / monoiifull3.0iii
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Nikon D780istereo / monoiimini3.1iii
6.
 
Panasonic S1istereo / monoiifull3.1iii
7.
 
Panasonic S1Histereo / monoiifull3.1iii
8.
 
Panasonic S5istereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
9.
 
Panasonic TS7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
10.
 
Sigma fp Listereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
11.
 
Sony A7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7Cistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Sony A5100istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
14.
 
Sony NEX-3Nistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
15.
 
Sony NEX-5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
16.
 
Sony NEX-5Nistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
17.
 
Sony NEX-5Ristereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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It is notable that the fp has a microphone port, which is missing on the NEX-3. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.

The fp is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Sigma. In contrast, the NEX-3 has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the NEX-3 was succeeded by the Sony NEX-3N. Further information on the features and operation of the fp and NEX-3 can be found, respectively, in the Sigma fp Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony NEX-3 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is the Sigma fp better than the Sony NEX-3 or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Sigma fp:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (24 vs 14MP) with a 31% higher linear resolution.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 720/30p).
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2100k vs 920k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (12 vs 7 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports Ultra High Speed (UHS-II) SDXC cards.
  • More modern: Reflects 9 years and 2 months of technical progress since the NEX-3 launch.

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Reasons to prefer the Sony Alpha NEX-3:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 125g or 30 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (330 versus 280) out of a single battery charge.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (68 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in May 2010).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the fp is the clear winner of the match-up (20 : 7 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

fp 20:07 NEX-3

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Sigma fp and the Sony NEX-3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the fp and the NEX-3 in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Sigma fp4/5..4/5..4/54.5/5 Jul 2019 US$ 1 899 amazon.com
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Sony NEX-3......70/1004.5/54/5 May 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-Pro34/5+4/585/1004/5.. Oct 2019 US$ 1 799 amazon.com
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Leica SL4/5..4/584/1004.5/54/5 Oct 2015 US$ 7 449ebay.com
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Nikon D7805/5..5/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2020 US$ 2 299 amazon.com
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Panasonic S14.5/5+ +4.5/588/1004.5/54/5 Feb 2019 US$ 2 499ebay.com
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Panasonic S1H....4/590/100.... May 2019 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic S54.5/5+ +4.5/588/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic TS7..+......3.5/5 May 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sigma fp L4/5..4/5..4/54/5 Mar 2021 US$ 2 499 amazon.com
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Sony A75/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony A7C3.5/5..3.5/586/1004/54/5 Sep 2020 US$ 1 799 amazon.com
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Sony A51004.5/5+....4.5/55/5 Aug 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Sony NEX-3N3/5......4.5/54.5/5 Feb 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony NEX-53/5+ +..71/1004.5/54/5 May 2010 US$ 699ebay.com
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Sony NEX-5N3/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2011 US$ 699ebay.com
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Sony NEX-5R........4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2012 US$ 749ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-3

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Sigma fp Sony NEX-3
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Leica L mount lenses Sony E mount lenses
Launch Date July 2019 May 2010
Launch Price USD 1,899 USD 599
Sensor Specs Sigma fp Sony NEX-3
Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 35.9 x 23.9 mm 23.4 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 858.01 mm2 365.04 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.1 mm 28.1 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixels 14 Megapixels
Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 4592 x 3056 pixels
Pixel Pitch 5.98 μm 5.11 μm
Pixel Density 2.80 MP/cm2 3.84 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 720/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 25,600 ISO 200 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost 6 - 102,400 ISO no Enhancement
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 68
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 22.1
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 12.0
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 830
Screen Specs Sigma fp Sony NEX-3
Viewfinder Type Viewfinder optional Viewfinder optional
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.2inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 2100k dots 920k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
Touch Input Touchscreen no Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Sigma fp Sony NEX-3
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus Peakingno Peaking Feature
Continuous Shooting 12 shutter flaps/s 7 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/8000sno E-Shutter
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-II no
Connectivity Specs Sigma fp Sony NEX-3
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 3.1 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI mini HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Body Specs Sigma fp Sony NEX-3
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Sigma BP-51 Sony NP-FW50
Battery Life (CIPA)280 shots per charge330 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging no USB charging
Body Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45 mm
(4.4 x 2.8 x 1.8 in)
117 x 62 x 33 mm
(4.6 x 2.4 x 1.3 in)
Camera Weight 422 g (14.9 oz) 297 g (10.5 oz)
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