Sigma fp vs Sony W230

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sigma fp versus Sony W230, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W230 (12MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W230 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was announced 10 years after the W230 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the fp scores versus the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma fp comes with external measurements 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 W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma fp versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the fp compared to the W230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and W230 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and W230.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will show extra detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent fp provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.