Sigma fp vs Sony RX1

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma fp and Sony RX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the fp (25MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The fp was brought out 6 years after the RX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the fp scores versus the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp has outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the fp vs the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and RX1 is 84 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sigma fp to show greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern fp will have an edge in sensor innovation.