Sigma SD1 vs Sigma fp L

Below, we are matching up the Sigma SD1 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The SD1 was released 11 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD1 matches up versus the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 has got outside measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD1 vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1 against the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and fp L is 77 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 and fp L.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 46 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.