Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

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).

Check the Sigma fp and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.