Sony A58 vs Sigma fp L

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Sony A58 vs Sigma fp L

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APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A58 conclusion.

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

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Succeeded by the Sony A68
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Differences

Sony A58 advantages over Sigma fp L

Less expensive
$600 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
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

700 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

Sigma fp L advantages over Sony A58

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 77 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 12 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 20.1 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 4.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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 16000 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
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

Improved 20.1-megapixel resolution; Impressive image quality, especially for its price; Fast and decisive autofocus (in most conditions); Very good battery life; Good video quality (Full HD 1080p, though it doesn't support 60p frame rate).
Plastic lens mount; Slower burst mode speeds and shallower buffer than A57; LCD no longer fully articulating; Mediocre kit lens; Electronic instead of an optical viewfinder may be a turnoff for some.
Read our Sony A58 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A58

Pentax K-5 IIs

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A58 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Sigma fp L

Pentax K-5 IIs

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Nikon D5200

Sony A58

Nikon D5200

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A58 vs Nikon D5200

Sigma fp L

Nikon D5200

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon D5200

Compared to Canon T5i

Sony A58

Canon T5i

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A58 vs Canon T5i

Sigma fp L

Canon T5i

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon T5i

Compared to Sigma fp

Sony A58

Sigma fp

$598
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$1566
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A58 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

$1566
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A7C

Sony A58

Sony A7C

$598
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

$1698
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A58 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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