Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VII
84 Imaging
75 Features
79 Overall
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88 Imaging
54 Features
78 Overall
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Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released July 2019
- Renewed by Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released July 2019
- Replaced the Sony RX100 VI

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
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.

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.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony RX100 VII
fp | RX100 VII | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+1179k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sigma fp
RX100 VII | fp | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony RX100 VII
fp | RX100 VII | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | July 2019 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Sigma fp versus Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
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.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma fp | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-07-11 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 858.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 6 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | No | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 422g (0.93 lb) | 302g (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-51 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 wec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $2,050 | $1,298 |