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Sigma fp L vs Sony W370

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma fp L vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sigma fp L versus Sony W370, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W370 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was revealed 11 years after the W370 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the fp L matches up vs the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony W370

 fp L W370 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2010More modern by 137 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sigma fp L

 W370 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony W370

 fp L W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the fp L versus the W370.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and W370 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and W370.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp L using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will show extra detail because of its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent fp L provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
amazing MP (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony W370
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony W370
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 shots)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
73
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
amazing MP (61 megapixels)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony W370
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
amazing MP (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 shots)
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
38
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony W370
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2021-03-25 2010-01-07
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 61MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Total lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $2,499 $230