Sigma fp vs Sony WX150

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sigma fp vs Sony WX150, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX150 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was manufactured 7 years after the WX150 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the fp grades against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp offers exterior measurements 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 WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma fp vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the fp versus the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and WX150 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and WX150.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer fp provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.