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Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Later Model is Sigma fp L
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp was launched 8 years after the HX7V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the fp scores vs the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony HX7V

 fp HX7V 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2011More modern by 98 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sigma fp

 HX7V fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony HX7V

 fp HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the fp against the HX7V.

Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and HX7V is 84 and 92 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp will produce more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger fp will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography information
Sony HX7V Sports photography information
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
78
environment proofing
features touch to focus
high MP (25 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
37
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony HX7V
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-07-11 2011-07-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
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 422 grams (0.93 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID BP-51 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,050 $499