Sigma fp L vs Sony W830

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sigma fp L vs Sony W830, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W830 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W830 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The fp L was announced 7 years after the W830 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the fp L matches up vs the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the fp L and the W830.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and W830 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and W830.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp L using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will give more detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger fp L will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.