Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we are contrasting the Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp was released 4 years later than the RX100 IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the fp scores vs the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sigma fp comes with 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 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the fp and the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and RX100 IV is 84 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and RX100 IV.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma fp will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger fp will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.