Sigma fp vs Sony WX9

The following is a thorough review of the Sigma fp and Sony WX9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX9 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp was unveiled 8 years after the WX9 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the fp matches up against the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp has got external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the fp and the WX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and WX9 is 84 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and WX9.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma fp will deliver extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger fp is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.