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Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
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Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma fp versus Sony HX30V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the fp (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp was launched 7 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the fp scores versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony HX30V

 fp HX30V 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2012More recent by 90 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sigma fp

 HX30V fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony HX30V

 fp HX30V 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma fp provides outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the fp versus the HX30V.

Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and HX30V is 84 and 90 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and HX30V.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The fp featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer fp is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography details
Sony HX30V Street photography details
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography info
Sony HX30V Sports photography info
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
78
environment proofing
offers touch focus
megapixel count high (25MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
50
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
37
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony HX30V
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-07-11 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422g (0.93 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $2,050 $420