Sigma fp L vs Sony HX50V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma fp L versus Sony HX50V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was released 8 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the fp L matches up against the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L enjoys outside 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the fp L vs the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and HX50V is 83 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and HX50V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sigma fp L will result in more detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent fp L should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.