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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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 RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 V
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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and RX100 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was launched 5 years later than the RX100 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the fp L scores vs the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony RX100 IV

 fp L RX100 IV 
AnnouncedMarch 2021June 2015Fresher by 71 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sigma fp L

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

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 IV

 fp L RX100 IV 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L has outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the fp L vs the RX100 IV.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and RX100 IV is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger fp L will have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 IV
89
you can focus manually
great megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
65
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony RX100 IV
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 IV Sports photography highlights
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (240 per charge)
68
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (16.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Sony RX100 IV
73
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
great megapixels (61MP)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
86
lighter than others in class (298g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (240 shots)
74
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony RX100 IV
38
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
81
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (298g)
missing external microphone socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 IV
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2021-03-25 2015-06-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 6 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 16.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 298 grams (0.66 lbs)
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 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 562
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 280 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,499 $898