Sigma fp L vs Sony HX5

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma fp L and Sony HX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was revealed 10 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the fp L grades vs the HX5 in the way of 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-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma fp L has external dimensions 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 HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Sigma fp L and Sony HX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the fp L vs the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and HX5 is 83 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and HX5.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp L with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide you with more detail because of its extra 51MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher fp L provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.