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Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Sigma fp L versus Sony HX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was introduced 8 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the fp L matches up versus the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony HX300

 fp L HX300 
ReleasedMarch 2021February 2013More recent by 99 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kCrisper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sigma fp L

 HX300 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony HX300

 fp L HX300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L enjoys exterior measurements 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 HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the fp L versus the HX300.

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and HX300 is 83 and 63 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and HX300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp L having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will provide extra detail using its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer fp L will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX300 Portrait photography highlights
89
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony HX300
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony HX300
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography info
Sony HX300 Travel photography info
73
weather proof
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (623g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
Sony HX300 Landscape photography advice
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 shots)
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
38
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (623g)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony HX300
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2021-03-25 2013-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Available lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 427g (0.94 lbs) 623g (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,499 $339