Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we are evaluating the Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was announced 2 years after the RX100 VI which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the fp L matches up versus the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L has got outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the fp L against the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and RX100 VI is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and RX100 VI.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp L using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will give greater detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent fp L is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.