Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was released 21 months after the RX100 VII making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the fp L grades against the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the fp L versus the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and RX100 VII is 83 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and RX100 VII.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp L because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent fp L is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.