Sigma fp L vs Sony WX50

Following is a extended comparison of the Sigma fp L versus Sony WX50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and WX50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The fp L was announced 9 years after the WX50 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the fp L scores versus the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma fp L has physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sigma fp L versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the fp L vs the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and WX50 is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and WX50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp L having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sigma fp L will give more detail with its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer fp L will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.