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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Sigma fp L and Sony TX55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was launched 9 years after the TX55 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the fp L scores against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony TX55

 fp L TX55 
ReleasedMarch 2021July 2011Newer by 118 months
Display resolution2100k1230kSharper display (+870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sigma fp L

 TX55 fp L 
Display dimensions3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony TX55

 fp L TX55 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma fp L and Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the fp L versus the TX55.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and TX55 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and TX55.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp L featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher fp L should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
89
you can focus manually
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography details
Sony TX55 Travel photography details
73
weather proof
comes with focus by touch
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
good battery (250 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
50
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
38
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony TX55
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2021-03-25 2011-07-24
Body design 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 surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,499 $350