Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80

Its time to look closer at the Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was introduced 5 years after the HX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the fp L matches up vs the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L provides 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) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Sigma fp L vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the fp L versus the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and HX80 is 83 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and HX80.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will produce greater detail using its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger fp L provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.