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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 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
  • Launched March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma fp L and Sony TX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was brought out 11 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the fp L grades versus the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony TX1

 fp L TX1 
AnnouncedMarch 2021August 2009Newer by 142 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sigma fp L

 TX1 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony TX1

 fp L TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sigma fp L and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the fp L and the TX1.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and TX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and TX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp L because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail having its extra 51 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher fp L provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
89
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (240 per charge)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
73
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
38
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony TX1
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2021-03-25 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9520 x 6328 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Total lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,499 $350