Clicky

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and TX66 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The fp L was released 9 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the fp L scores against the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony TX66

 fp L TX66 
LaunchedMarch 2021February 2012Fresher by 111 months
Display resolution2100k1230kClearer display (+870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sigma fp L

 TX66 fp L 
Display dimensions3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony TX66

 fp L TX66 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L provides external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the fp L against the TX66.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and TX66 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and TX66.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp L featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 43MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher fp L provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
89
focusing manually
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony TX66
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
73
weather proof
includes touch focus
great MP (61MP)
bad battery life (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
38
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sigma fp L vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony TX66
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2021-03-25 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 9520 x 6328 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
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 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $2,499 $350