Sigma fp vs Sony A550

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma fp and Sony A550, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and A550 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and A550 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The fp was introduced 9 years later than the A550 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the fp scores versus the A550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp offers external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Compare the Sigma fp and Sony A550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the fp compared to the A550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the fp and A550 is 84 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and A550.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will give greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer fp provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.