Sigma fp L vs Sony RX1R

The following is a complete overview of the Sigma fp L and Sony RX1R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and RX1R (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The fp L was brought out 7 years after the RX1R which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the fp L matches up against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L provides outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L and Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the fp L versus the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and RX1R is 83 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sigma fp L to deliver extra detail having its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer fp L should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.