Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we are looking at the Sigma fp and Sony RX100 V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") boast different sensor size.

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The fp was brought out 2 years later than the RX100 V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the fp grades against the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma fp offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the fp against the RX100 V.

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

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma fp will render more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern fp should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.