Sigma fp L vs Sony S2100

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sigma fp L versus Sony S2100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was unveiled 11 years after the S2100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the fp L scores against the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L offers outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sigma fp L versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the fp L vs the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and S2100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp L having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will offer you extra detail having an extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern fp L provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.