Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we will be comparing the Sigma fp versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was introduced 14 months after the RX100 VI which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the fp grades vs the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the fp against the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and RX100 VI is 84 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma fp will show greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern fp is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.