Sigma fp vs Sony W530

Lets look closer at the Sigma fp vs Sony W530, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W530 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W530 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The fp was manufactured 8 years after the W530 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the fp matches up vs the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sigma fp vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the fp against the W530.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and W530 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and W530.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger fp should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.