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Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30

Portability
83
Imaging
81
Features
80
Overall
80
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(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
Sony QX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony QX30

 fp L QX30 
AnnouncedMarch 2021September 2014More recent by 80 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution2100k0kClearer screen (+2100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sigma fp L

 QX30 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony QX30

 fp L QX30 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
38
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography information
Sony QX30 Street photography information
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
39
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging info
Sony QX30 Vlogging info
38
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony QX30
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
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