Sigma fp vs Sony HX200V

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma fp versus Sony HX200V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the fp (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The fp was launched 7 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the fp grades versus the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Sigma fp versus Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the fp against the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and HX200V is 84 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sigma fp will give greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer fp is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.