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Sigma fp vs Sony FX30

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Sigma fp vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2022
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Sigma fp vs Sony FX30 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sigma fp and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the fp (25MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is relatively well matched but the fp (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp was launched 4 years earlier than the FX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the fp scores vs the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony FX30

 fp FX30 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sigma fp

 FX30 fp 
LaunchedSeptember 2022July 2019Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k2100kSharper screen (+260k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony FX30

 fp FX30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma fp enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the fp against the FX30.

Sigma fp vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the fp and FX30 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and FX30.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony FX30 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older fp is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography highlights
Sony FX30 Street photography highlights
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than average (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (570 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography factors
Sony FX30 Travel photography factors
78
weather proofing
offers focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
74
great battery (570 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (570 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than average (646g)
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Sigma fp vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony FX30
 Sigma fpSony FX30
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony FX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-07-11 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 6 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422 gr (0.93 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 life - 570 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Retail pricing $2,050 $1,800