Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we will be reviewing the Sigma fp L versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was announced 2 years later than the RX100 VA and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the fp L scores vs the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L offers physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Sigma fp L versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the fp L and the RX100 VA.

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

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The fp L with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will give you more detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger fp L provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.