Sigma fp vs Sony W650

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma fp vs Sony W650, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W650 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The fp was released 7 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the fp scores vs the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the fp and the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and W650 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and W650.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer fp should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.