Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80
83 Imaging
82 Features
80 Overall
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91 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Launched March 2021
- Earlier Model is Sigma fp
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

The fp L was introduced 5 years after the HX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the fp L matches up vs the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony HX80
fp L | HX80 | |||
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Released | March 2021 | ![]() | March 2016 | More modern by 62 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+1179k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sigma fp L
HX80 | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony HX80
fp L | HX80 |
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Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L provides external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the fp L versus the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and HX80 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and HX80.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will produce greater detail using its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger fp L provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma fp L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2021-03-25 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 9520 x 6328 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 40 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 gr (0.94 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 shots | 390 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-51 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $2,499 | $368 |