Sigma fp vs Sony TX7
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Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Renewed by Sigma fp L
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma fp versus Sony TX7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the fp (Full frame) and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe fp was manufactured 9 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the fp scores against the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony TX7
fp | TX7 | |||
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Announced | July 2019 | January 2010 | More modern by 116 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 2100k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1179k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sigma fp
TX7 | fp | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony TX7
fp | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp offers 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) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Sigma fp versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the fp compared to the TX7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and TX7 is 84 and 95 respectively.
Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and TX7.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp will give extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher fp provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma fp | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2019-07-11 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 422 gr (0.93 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | BP-51 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 wec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $2,050 | $300 |