Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV
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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony RX100 IV
fp L | RX100 IV | |||
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Announced | March 2021 | ![]() | June 2015 | Fresher by 71 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1229k | Crisper screen (+871k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sigma fp L
RX100 IV | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 IV
fp L | RX100 IV | |||
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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).
Examine the Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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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 |