Sigma fp vs Sony TX30

Let's look more in depth at the Sigma fp vs Sony TX30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the fp (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was unveiled 6 years later than the TX30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the fp grades against the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp features external 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) while the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the fp and the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the fp and TX30 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and TX30.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The fp having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sigma fp will result in extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent fp should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.