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Sigma fp L vs Sony W350

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma fp L vs Sony W350 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
  • Released March 2021
  • Older Model is Sigma fp
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma fp L versus Sony W350, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W350 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was released 11 years after the W350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the fp L grades against the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony W350

 fp L W350 
LaunchedMarch 2021January 2010More modern by 137 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sigma fp L

 W350 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony W350

 fp L W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L offers 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 W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma fp L versus Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the fp L and the W350.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and W350 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and W350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher fp L should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
Sony W350 Portrait photography information
89
focusing manually
resolution is great (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
73
environment proof
includes focus via touch
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is great (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
37
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
38
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony W350
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2021-03-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 9520 x 6328 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures -
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,499 $200