Sigma fp L vs Sony H50

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma fp L and Sony H50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and H50 (9MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was manufactured 12 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the fp L grades against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L features exterior 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 H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Sigma fp L and Sony H50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the fp L and the H50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and H50 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and H50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp L because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will produce greater detail due to its extra 52MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern fp L is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.