Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a complete comparison of the Sigma fp versus Sony RX100 VII, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was launched around the same time to the RX100 VII so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the fp scores vs the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the fp versus the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the fp and RX100 VII is 84 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.