Sigma fp vs Sony W380

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sigma fp and Sony W380, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W380 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W380 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was announced 9 years after the W380 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the fp grades against the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp has outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sigma fp and Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the fp versus the W380.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and W380 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and W380.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will deliver more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger fp should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.