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Sigma fp L vs Sony W290

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Sigma fp L vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W290 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma fp L versus Sony W290, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W290 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W290 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was revealed 12 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the fp L matches up against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony W290

 fp L W290 
LaunchedMarch 2021February 2009More recent by 148 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sigma fp L

 W290 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony W290

 fp L W290 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the fp L compared to the W290.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and W290 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and W290.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp L using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will show greater detail because of its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern fp L is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
Sony W290 Portrait photography advice
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proofing
has touch to focus
megapixel count high (61MP)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony W290 Landscape photography info
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging info
Sony W290 Vlogging info
38
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony W290
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $2,499 $230