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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets look closer at the Sigma fp L versus Sony TX200V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was manufactured 9 years after the TX200V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the fp L matches up versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony TX200V

 fp L TX200V 
AnnouncedMarch 2021January 2012Newer by 112 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution2100k1230kCrisper screen (+870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sigma fp L

 TX200V fp L 
Screen size3.3"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony TX200V

 fp L TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L provides exterior 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 TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the fp L compared to the TX200V.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and TX200V is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and TX200V.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp L featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will offer you greater detail due to its extra 43MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher fp L should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
89
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography information
Sony TX200V Travel photography information
73
environment proofing
features touch to focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
47
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
Sony TX200V Vlogging advice
38
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony TX200V
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2021-03-25 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6328 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos 220 photos
Style of battery 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $2,499 $500