Sigma fp L vs Sony S930

Here, we are comparing the Sigma fp L and Sony S930, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and S930 (10MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was released 12 years after the S930 which is quite a significant difference as far as 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 S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the fp L matches up against the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the fp L against the S930.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and S930 is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and S930.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp L featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 51MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent fp L will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.