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Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was introduced 9 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the fp L scores vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony HX200V

 fp L HX200V 
LaunchedMarch 2021May 2012Fresher by 108 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kCrisper screen (+1178k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sigma fp L

 HX200V fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony HX200V

 fp L HX200V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L has outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the fp L and the HX200V.

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and HX200V is 83 and 66 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and HX200V.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp L having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail using its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent fp L should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
89
has manual focus
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (240 shots)
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proofing
has focus by touch
high megapixels (61MP)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
57
good battery (450 shots)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (583g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (240 CIPA)
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
38
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (583g)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony HX200V
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2021-03-25 2012-05-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 450 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $2,499 $480