Sigma fp L vs Sony W230

Here is a complete assessment of the Sigma fp L vs Sony W230, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W230 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W230 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The fp L was launched 12 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the fp L scores vs the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the fp L versus the W230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and W230 is 83 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and W230.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher fp L should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.