Sigma fp L vs Sony WX220

Below is a detailed overview of the Sigma fp L versus Sony WX220, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was launched 7 years later than the WX220 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the fp L scores vs the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma fp L comes with external 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 WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sigma fp L versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the fp L and the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and WX220 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and WX220.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp L because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will provide more detail utilizing its extra 43 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent fp L provides a benefit in sensor tech.