Sigma fp L vs Sony WX350

The following is a extended overview of the Sigma fp L and Sony WX350, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was manufactured 7 years after the WX350 which is quite a significant gap 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 WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the fp L grades versus the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L provides exterior 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Sigma fp L and Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the fp L vs the WX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and WX350 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and WX350.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The fp L because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail due to its extra 43MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger fp L will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.