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Sigma fp L vs Sony W330

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma fp L vs Sony W330, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W330 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was introduced 11 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the fp L grades versus the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony W330

 fp L W330 
AnnouncedMarch 2021January 2010Fresher by 137 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sigma fp L

 W330 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony W330

 fp L W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L features exterior 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) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the fp L vs the W330.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and W330 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and W330.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp L will show extra detail using its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent fp L provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
89
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony W330
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Sony W330
73
weather proof
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging details
Sony W330 Vlogging details
38
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony W330
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2021-03-25 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9520 x 6328 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Available lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $2,499 $170