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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was brought out 7 years after the TX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the fp L matches up against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony TX30

 fp L TX30 
ReleasedMarch 2021July 2013Newer by 94 months
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sigma fp L

 TX30 fp L 
Screen size3.3"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony TX30

 fp L TX30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma fp L offers physical 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 TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the fp L vs the TX30.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and TX30 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and TX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp L because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide greater detail having its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer fp L provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
89
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
38
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony TX30
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
73
environment proof
has touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
Sony TX30 Vlogging highlights
38
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony TX30
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2013-07-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 9520 x 6328 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Total lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,499 $230