Sigma fp L vs Sony W800

Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma fp L versus Sony W800, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W800 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W800 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The fp L was launched 7 years after the W800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the fp L matches up vs the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L has outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the fp L compared to the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and W800 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and W800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp L due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern fp L should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.