Sigma fp vs Sony WX300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sigma fp versus Sony WX300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp was launched 6 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the fp matches up versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma fp enjoys physical 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Sigma fp versus Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the fp versus the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and WX300 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and WX300.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will give you more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent fp will have an advantage in sensor innovation.