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Sigma fp vs Sony S2100

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma fp vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sigma fp vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma fp versus Sony S2100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the fp (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp was introduced 9 years after the S2100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the fp grades versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony S2100

 fp S2100 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2010Newer by 116 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sigma fp

 S2100 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony S2100

 fp S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp has got outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sigma fp versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the fp and the S2100.

Sigma fp vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and S2100 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and S2100.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will render extra detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern fp will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
78
weather proofing
supports focus by touch
MP count fantastic (25MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
27
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
37
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony S2100
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-11 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422g (0.93 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-51 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $2,050 $0