Sigma fp L vs Sony W220

Its time to examine more closely at the Sigma fp L versus Sony W220, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W220 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was brought out 12 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the fp L matches up vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma fp L enjoys outer dimensions 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sigma fp L versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the fp L compared to the W220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and W220 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and W220.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail having its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher fp L is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.