Sigma fp vs Sony WX50

Here is a in-depth review of the Sigma fp versus Sony WX50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The fp was launched 7 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the fp grades versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp has external 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 WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sigma fp versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the fp and the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and WX50 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and WX50.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger fp is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.