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Sigma fp L vs Sony H55

Portability
83
Imaging
81
Features
80
Overall
80
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Sigma fp L vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Sigma fp L vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sigma fp L vs Sony H55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and H55 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and H55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was introduced 10 years after the H55 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the fp L grades against the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony H55

 fp L H55 
ReleasedMarch 2021June 2010Newer by 132 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sigma fp L

 H55 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony H55

 fp L H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the fp L against the H55.

Sigma fp L vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and H55 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and H55.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp L with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will produce greater detail using its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher fp L is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
88
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony H55
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography information
Sony H55 Travel photography information
73
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
38
touch screen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony H55
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2021-03-25 2010-06-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6328 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $2,499 $235