Sigma fp vs Sony TX100V

Below is a detailed assessment of the Sigma fp and Sony TX100V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was announced 8 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the fp matches up vs the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp features outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the fp vs the TX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp and TX100V is 84 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and TX100V.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp will result in more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern fp provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.