Sigma fp vs Sony G3

The following is a detailed overview of the Sigma fp and Sony G3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and G3 (10MP) and the fp (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was revealed 10 years after the G3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the fp matches up vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp has outside dimensions 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 G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Sigma fp and Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the fp vs the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the fp and G3 is 84 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and G3.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma fp will offer greater detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern fp provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.