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Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The fp L was launched 7 years after the TF1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the fp L matches up vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony TF1

 fp L TF1 
ReleasedMarch 2021June 2013More modern by 95 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sigma fp L

 TF1 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony TF1

 fp L TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the fp L compared to the TF1.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and TF1 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and TF1.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp L featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will give you more detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent fp L is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
89
you can focus manually
MP count great (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
MP count great (61 megapixels)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
environment sealing
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
38
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony TF1
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2021-03-25 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,499 $266