Sigma fp vs Sony W730

Following is a complete analysis of the Sigma fp versus Sony W730, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W730 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W730 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The fp was launched 6 years after the W730 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the fp scores versus the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma fp enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the fp compared to the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and W730 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and W730.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher fp should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.