Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony TX1
fp L | TX1 | |||
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Announced | March 2021 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 142 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sigma fp L
TX1 | fp L |
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Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony TX1
fp L | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |