Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30
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81 Features
80 Overall
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Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released March 2021
- Replaced the Sigma fp
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Announced September 2014

Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Sigma fp L versus Sony QX30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

The fp L was released 6 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as 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 QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the fp L grades vs the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony QX30
fp L | QX30 | |||
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Announced | March 2021 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 80 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+2100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sigma fp L
QX30 | fp L |
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Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony QX30
fp L | QX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L comes with external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma fp L versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the fp L against the QX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and QX30 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and QX30.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp L because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sigma fp L will give greater detail as a result of its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer fp L should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma fp L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Released | 2021-03-25 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 61MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Amount of lenses | 40 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | - |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | None |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-51 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $2,499 | $348 |