Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the fp (25MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The fp was unveiled 6 years later than the RX1R and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the fp grades versus the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp has got external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the fp versus the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and RX1R is 84 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and RX1R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sigma fp to resolve more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger fp provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.