Sigma fp L vs Sony W710

Here is a complete review of the Sigma fp L and Sony W710, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W710 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W710 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The fp L was brought out 8 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the fp L grades against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma fp L enjoys outside dimensions 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma fp L and Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the fp L and the W710.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and W710 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and W710.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp L featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide more detail having its extra 45MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer fp L should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.