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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and TX20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was launched 9 years after the TX20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the fp L matches up vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony TX20

 fp L TX20 
LaunchedMarch 2021February 2012Newer by 111 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kSharper screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sigma fp L

 TX20 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony TX20

 fp L TX20 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma fp L features external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the fp L and the TX20.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and TX20 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and TX20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp L due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer fp L will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
89
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (240 shots)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
73
weather proofing
has touch to focus
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
low battery (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
good battery power (250 shots)
weather proofing
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
52
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery power (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
38
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony TX20
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2021-03-25 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Battery form 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 One One
Launch price $2,499 $330