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Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(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
Sony HX80
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony HX80

 fp L HX80 
ReleasedMarch 2021March 2016More modern by 62 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sigma fp L

 HX80 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony HX80

 fp L HX80 

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).

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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.

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
89
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
39
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
Sony HX80 Sports photography highlights
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
73
environment proof
offers focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
better than average battery (390 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery (390 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
Sony HX80 Vlogging factors
38
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony HX80
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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