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Sigma fp vs Sony TX9

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sigma fp vs Sony TX9 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
  • Released July 2019
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Sigma fp vs Sony TX9 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Sigma fp vs Sony TX9, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the fp (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp was launched 9 years after the TX9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the fp matches up versus the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony TX9

 fp TX9 
AnnouncedJuly 2019July 2010Newer by 110 months
Display resolution2100k922kSharper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sigma fp

 TX9 fp 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony TX9

 fp TX9 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp has 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) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the fp and the TX9.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and TX9 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and TX9.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will render greater detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern fp will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony TX9
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp
Travel photography with Sony TX9
78
environment proofing
features touch focus
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
has focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
37
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sigma fp vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony TX9
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-07-11 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
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 422g (0.93 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
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 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 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) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,050 $799