Sigma fp L vs Sony H300

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma fp L versus Sony H300, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and H300 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The fp L was released 7 years after the H300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the fp L scores vs the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma fp L has physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma fp L versus Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the fp L compared to the H300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and H300 is 83 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and H300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp L because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher fp L provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.