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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
83
Imaging
81
Features
80
Overall
80
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
50
Features
77
Overall
60

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 IV
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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sigma fp L versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and RX100 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was manufactured 6 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the fp L scores against the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony RX100 III

 fp L RX100 III 
ReleasedMarch 2021May 2014Fresher by 84 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kSharper screen (+871k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sigma fp L

 RX100 III fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 III

 fp L RX100 III 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L has got physical dimensions 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 RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the fp L against the RX100 III.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and RX100 III is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp L featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail due to its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger fp L is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography info
88
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
64
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony RX100 III
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony RX100 III
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 shots)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 III Travel photography advice
73
weather proof
includes touch to focus
high sensor resolution (61MP)
low battery power (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
85
lighter than competition in class (290g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 CIPA)
73
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony RX100 III
38
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
80
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (290g)
no external mic port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 III
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2014-05-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
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
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 290 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life 240 photos 320 photos
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, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $2,499 $748