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Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma fp and Sony RX1R II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The fp was introduced 3 years later than the RX1R II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the fp grades vs the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony RX1R II

 fp RX1R II 
IntroducedJuly 2019October 2015Fresher by 46 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kClearer screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sigma fp

 RX1R II fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony RX1R II

 fp RX1R II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp offers 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) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Sigma fp and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the fp and the RX1R II.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and RX1R II is 84 and 78 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and RX1R II.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony RX1R II to render greater detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger fp will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
great sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
63
great sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R II Travel photography factors
78
environment proofing
boasts touch focus
excellent megapixels (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
59
great sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
68
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging information
Sony RX1R II Vlogging information
37
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
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Sigma fp vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony RX1R II
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-07-11 2015-10-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus distance - 14cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422 grams (0.93 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $2,050 $3,300