Sigma fp L vs Sony HX400V

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sigma fp L versus Sony HX400V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was announced 7 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the fp L scores versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the fp L compared to the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and HX400V is 83 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and HX400V.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp L using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger fp L is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.