Sigma fp L vs Sony HX90V

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma fp L and Sony HX90V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and HX90V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was revealed 6 years after the HX90V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the fp L scores against the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma fp L and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the fp L and the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and HX90V is 83 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and HX90V.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will show more detail because of its extra 43MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern fp L will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.