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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1 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
  • Launched March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and RX1 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The fp L was launched 8 years after the RX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the fp L matches up versus the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony RX1

 fp L RX1 
ReleasedMarch 2021February 2013Newer by 99 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sigma fp L

 RX1 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony RX1

 fp L RX1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L provides exterior 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 RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the fp L vs the RX1.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and RX1 is 83 and 79 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and RX1.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sigma fp L to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern fp L provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1 Portrait photography factors
89
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 shots)
53
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Sony RX1
73
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
high sensor resolution (61MP)
low battery pack (240 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
heavier than others (482 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
high sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
65
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging info
Sony RX1 Vlogging info
38
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (482g)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony RX1
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2021-03-25 2013-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9520 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Amount of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,499 $2,798