Sigma fp L vs Sony W310

Here is a complete assessment of the Sigma fp L and Sony W310, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W310 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W310 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was manufactured 11 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the fp L grades vs the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L offers physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the fp L and the W310.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and W310 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and W310.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp L featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will render more detail due to its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger fp L should have an advantage in sensor tech.