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Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
84
Imaging
74
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Introduced March 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sigma fp and Sony RX10 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and RX10 III (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp was released 3 years after the RX10 III which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the fp grades versus the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony RX10 III

 fp RX10 III 
IntroducedJuly 2019March 2016More modern by 40 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kCrisper display (+871k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sigma fp

 RX10 III fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony RX10 III

 fp RX10 III 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Sigma fp and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the fp compared to the RX10 III.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp and RX10 III is 84 and 53 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and RX10 III.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger fp is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography factors
Sony RX10 III Street photography factors
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
heavier than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
70
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (420 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
78
environment proofing
offers touch focus
high MP (25 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
55
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography information
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
63
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (420 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging features
Sony RX10 III Vlogging features
37
touch screen
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
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Sigma fp vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony RX10 III
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-07-11 2016-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 6 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422 gr (0.93 pounds) 1051 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $2,050 $1,398