Sigma fp vs Sony HX400V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sigma fp vs Sony HX400V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The fp was released 5 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the fp scores versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the fp against the HX400V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp and HX400V is 84 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer fp should have an edge in sensor innovation.