Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a complete assessment of the Sigma fp versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was brought out 5 years after the RX100 III which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the fp scores against the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp offers exterior 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 RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the fp vs the RX100 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and RX100 III is 84 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and RX100 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will offer you greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer fp should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.