Sigma fp L vs Sony W620

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sigma fp L and Sony W620, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W620 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was manufactured 9 years later than the W620 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the fp L matches up versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sigma fp L and Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the fp L versus the W620.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and W620 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and W620.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp L because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer more detail due to its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger fp L is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.