Sigma fp vs Sony W290

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sigma fp and Sony W290, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W290 (12MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W290 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The fp was manufactured 10 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the fp grades vs the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sigma fp and Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the fp against the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and W290 is 84 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and W290.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp will render extra detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern fp will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.