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Sigma fp vs Sony TX55

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma fp vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Later Model is Sigma fp L
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Sigma fp vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sigma fp versus Sony TX55, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The fp was announced 8 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the fp scores versus the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony TX55

 fp TX55 
AnnouncedJuly 2019July 2011More recent by 97 months
Display resolution2100k1230kClearer display (+870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sigma fp

 TX55 fp 
Display dimensions3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony TX55

 fp TX55 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma fp features outer dimensions 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 TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sigma fp versus Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the fp vs the TX55.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp and TX55 is 84 and 97 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and TX55.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The fp with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will produce more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern fp provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography details
Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
78
environment sealing
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
good battery pack (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography information
Sony TX55 Landscape photography information
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
37
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony TX55
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-07-11 2011-07-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3.3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
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) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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) microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $2,050 $350