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Sigma fp vs Sony TF1

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sigma fp vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Sigma fp vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sigma fp and Sony TF1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The fp was brought out 6 years after the TF1 which is quite a serious 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 TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the fp matches up versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony TF1

 fp TF1 
AnnouncedJuly 2019June 2013More modern by 74 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sigma fp

 TF1 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony TF1

 fp TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp has external 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the fp versus the TF1.

Sigma fp vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and TF1 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and TF1.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent fp should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sony TF1
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
78
environment proofing
supports focus via touch
MP count fantastic (25MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
40
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony TF1
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2019-07-11 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422 gr (0.93 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $2,050 $266