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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony RX100 VII

 fp L RX100 VII 
AnnouncedMarch 2021July 2019Newer by 21 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sigma fp L

 RX100 VII fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 VII

 fp L RX100 VII 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography factors
89
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Street photography camera
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography advice
73
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than average (302g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
terrible battery power (260 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
65
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging highlights
38
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
81
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
lighter than average (302g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony RX100 VII
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2021-03-25 2019-07-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 6 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 302 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life 240 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $2,499 $1,298