Sigma fp L vs Sony W510

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sigma fp L vs Sony W510, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W510 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W510 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was released 10 years later than the W510 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the fp L matches up against the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L offers physical measurements 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 W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sigma fp L vs Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the fp L against the W510.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and W510 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and W510.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp L because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent fp L should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.