Sigma fp L vs Sony HX30V

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma fp L and Sony HX30V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was manufactured 9 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the fp L grades vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about 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") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Sigma fp L and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the fp L vs the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and HX30V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and HX30V.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail due to its extra 43MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern fp L should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.