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Sigma fp vs Sony TX7

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony TX7

 fp TX7 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2010More modern by 116 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sigma fp

 TX7 fp 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony TX7

 fp TX7 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and TX7 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
85
manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sony TX7
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography advice
Sony TX7 Travel photography advice
78
environment proofing
provides touch to focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
59
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography details
Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
36
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp
Vlogging with Sony TX7
37
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sigma fp vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony TX7
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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