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Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Sigma fp and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp was launched 13 months after the RX100 VA which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the fp matches up against the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony RX100 VA

 fp RX100 VA 
RevealedJuly 2019July 2018More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kSharper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sigma fp

 RX100 VA fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony RX100 VA

 fp RX100 VA 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp enjoys 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 RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the fp and the RX100 VA.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the fp and RX100 VA is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and RX100 VA.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern fp is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
85
has manual focus
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
66
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Street photography highlights
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
86
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography features
78
weather proof
supports focus by touch
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography info
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
66
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
lack of mic port
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Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony RX100 VA
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-11 2018-07-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 25MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 6 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422 gr (0.93 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $2,050 $998