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Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Older Model is Sigma fp
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
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Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The fp L was brought out 18 months prior to the FX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the fp L matches up against the FX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony FX30

 fp L FX30 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sigma fp L

 FX30 fp L 
ReleasedSeptember 2022March 2021More modern by 18 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k2100kClearer display (+260k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony FX30

 fp L FX30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L offers outer 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) while the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the fp L vs the FX30.

Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and FX30 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and FX30.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will result in extra detail having its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged fp L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
89
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competitors (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (570 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
Sony FX30 Travel photography factors
73
environment sealing
comes with touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery power (570 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (570 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
Sony FX30 Vlogging advice
38
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
heavier than competitors (646g)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony FX30
 Sigma fp LSony FX30
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony FX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-03-25 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 40 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.00"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 shots 570 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Dual
Launch price $2,499 $1,800