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Sigma fp L vs Sony H70

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Sigma fp L vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sigma fp L vs Sony H70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony H70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and H70 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and H70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was introduced 10 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the fp L matches up versus the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony H70

 fp L H70 
RevealedMarch 2021January 2011More recent by 125 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sigma fp L

 H70 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony H70

 fp L H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma fp L enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the fp L vs the H70.

Sigma fp L vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and H70 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and H70.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp L with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will provide you with extra detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer fp L will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
89
manual focus
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
73
environment proof
provides touch to focus
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
38
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
29
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony H70
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2021-03-25 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,499 $199