Sigma fp L vs Sony TX9

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sigma fp L versus Sony TX9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was brought out 10 years after the TX9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the fp L matches up against the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony TX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the fp L and the TX9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and TX9 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and TX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp L featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp L will produce extra detail having its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent fp L provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.