Sigma fp vs Sony S930

Here is a thorough review of the Sigma fp vs Sony S930, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and S930 (10MP) and the fp (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was introduced 10 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the fp grades versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the fp against the S930.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and S930 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and S930.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will give you greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent fp is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.