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Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony RX1R

 fp RX1R 
LaunchedJuly 2019June 2013More recent by 74 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kClearer display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sigma fp

 RX1R fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony RX1R

 fp RX1R 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R size comparison

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

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
82
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography highlights
Sony RX1R Street photography highlights
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R Sports photography factors
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
53
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography info
Sony RX1R Travel photography info
78
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
66
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
37
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony RX1R
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-11 2013-06-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422 gr (0.93 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $2,050 $2,798