Sigma fp L vs Sony QX100

Let's examine more closely at the Sigma fp L versus Sony QX100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and QX100 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was introduced 7 years after the QX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the fp L matches up vs the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L has got external dimensions 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 QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Sigma fp L versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the fp L and the QX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and QX100 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and QX100.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail using its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer fp L provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.