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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5 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
  • Announced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Sigma fp L versus Sony TX5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was manufactured 11 years after the TX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the fp L scores vs the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony TX5

 fp L TX5 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2010Newer by 136 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sigma fp L

 TX5 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony TX5

 fp L TX5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma fp L comes with exterior 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 TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the fp L against the TX5.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and TX5 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and TX5.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp L featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma fp L will offer you extra detail due to its extra 51MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent fp L should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
89
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (240 shots)
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
73
environment proof
has focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
low battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
62
environment proofing
features touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
Sony TX5 Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery (240 CIPA)
43
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
38
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony TX5
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2021-03-25 2010-02-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6328 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $2,499 $239