Sigma fp L vs Sony W380

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma fp L vs Sony W380, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W380 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The fp L was launched 11 years later than the W380 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the fp L matches up against the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L versus the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and W380 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and W380.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp L due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger fp L provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.