Sigma fp vs Sony S980

Below, we will be contrasting the Sigma fp versus Sony S980, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and S980 (12MP) and the fp (Full frame) and S980 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The fp was launched 10 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the fp scores against the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma fp versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the fp vs the S980.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and S980 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and S980.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will provide more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger fp is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.