Sigma fp L vs Sony RX10

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sigma fp L versus Sony RX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was introduced 7 years after the RX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the fp L scores versus the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L comes with external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the fp L and the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and RX10 is 83 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and RX10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will provide greater detail using its extra 41MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent fp L is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.