Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100

Let's look more closely at the Sigma fp L versus Sony RX100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and RX100 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was brought out 8 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the fp L matches up versus the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L provides 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) whilst the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the fp L compared to the RX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and RX100 is 83 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and RX100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp L due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail having its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer fp L should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.