Sigma fp L vs Sony TX5

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

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.

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

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.