Sigma fp vs Sony W350

Here is a detailed overview of the Sigma fp and Sony W350, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W350 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was introduced 9 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the fp grades vs the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the fp versus the W350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and W350 is 84 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and W350.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp will show extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent fp provides a benefit in sensor innovation.