Sigma fp vs Sony WX80

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma fp and Sony WX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp was released 6 years after the WX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the fp matches up vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the fp versus the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and WX80 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and WX80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp will provide more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger fp will have an edge in sensor tech.