Sigma fp L vs Sony W320

Here is a extended assessment of the Sigma fp L and Sony W320, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W320 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was revealed 11 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the fp L matches up vs the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L and Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the fp L compared to the W320.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and W320 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and W320.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp L using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will deliver more detail because of its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent fp L will have an edge in sensor innovation.