Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 II

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was introduced 6 years after the RX100 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as 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 RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the fp grades vs the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the fp vs the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the fp and RX100 II is 84 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp will give you more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent fp will have a benefit in sensor innovation.