Sigma fp L vs Sony A550

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma fp L vs Sony A550, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A550 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A550 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was announced 11 years after the A550 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the fp L matches up against the A550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma fp L provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the fp L compared to the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and A550 is 83 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and A550.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp L with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp L will give more detail with its extra 47MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent fp L is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.