Sigma fp L vs Sony WX300

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sigma fp L versus Sony WX300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was manufactured 8 years later than the WX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the fp L matches up against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the fp L versus the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and WX300 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and WX300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The fp L featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will produce greater detail due to its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher fp L provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.