Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-7

Below is a complete comparison of the Sigma fp L versus Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was introduced 9 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the fp L scores against the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L offers outside measurements 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 NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Sigma fp L versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L versus the NEX-7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and NEX-7 is 83 and 84 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and NEX-7.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp L having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail using its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern fp L should have an advantage in sensor innovation.