Sigma fp vs Sony A290

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma fp versus Sony A290, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A290 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and A290 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp was released 9 years after the A290 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the fp matches up against the A290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp offers outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the fp versus the A290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and A290 is 84 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and A290.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp will render extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent fp will have an edge in sensor tech.