Sigma fp L vs Sony W290

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma fp L versus Sony W290, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W290 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W290 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was revealed 12 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the fp L matches up against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the fp L compared to the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and W290 is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and W290.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp L using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will show greater detail because of its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern fp L is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.