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Sigma fp vs Sony TX66

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sigma fp vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sigma fp vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Sigma fp versus Sony TX66, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the fp (Full frame) and TX66 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The fp was introduced 7 years after the TX66 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the fp scores versus the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony TX66

 fp TX66 
RevealedJuly 2019February 2012More modern by 90 months
Display resolution2100k1230kSharper display (+870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sigma fp

 TX66 fp 
Display dimensions3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony TX66

 fp TX66 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp has outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the fp vs the TX66.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and TX66 is 84 and 97 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and TX66.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp will give you greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern fp should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony TX66
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
78
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
MP count amazing (25MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
37
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Sigma fp vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony TX66
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-07-11 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 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 life - 250 images
Form of battery - 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,050 $350