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Sigma fp L vs Sony W380

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma fp L vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma fp L vs Sony W380, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W380 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The fp L was launched 11 years later than the W380 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the fp L matches up against the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony W380

 fp L W380 
AnnouncedMarch 2021January 2010More recent by 137 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sigma fp L

 W380 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony W380

 fp L W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L versus the W380.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and W380 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and W380.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp L due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger fp L provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
Sony W380 Portrait photography details
89
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery (240 CIPA)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
73
environment proofing
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
low battery (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony W380
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging features
Sony W380 Vlogging features
38
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony W380
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2021-03-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,499 $44