Sigma fp L vs Sony WX80

Its time to look closer at the Sigma fp L and Sony WX80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The fp L was introduced 8 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the fp L grades against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma fp L comes with external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sigma fp L and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the fp L against the WX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and WX80 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and WX80.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The fp L using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma fp L will render extra detail using its extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher fp L is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.