Sigma fp vs Sony W560

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma fp and Sony W560, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W560 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W560 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp was manufactured 8 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the fp matches up vs the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Sigma fp and Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the fp vs the W560.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and W560 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and W560.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp will provide greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent fp is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.