Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V
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75 Features
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Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony HX7V
fp | HX7V | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 98 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1179k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sigma fp
HX7V | fp |
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Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony HX7V
fp | HX7V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |