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Sigma fp L vs Sony W530

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma fp L vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W530 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sigma fp L versus Sony W530, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W530 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was revealed 10 years later than the W530 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the fp L scores versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony W530

 fp L W530 
ReleasedMarch 2021January 2011Fresher by 125 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sigma fp L

 W530 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony W530

 fp L W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L has got 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) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the fp L compared to the W530.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and W530 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and W530.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail because of its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher fp L provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
Sony W530 Portrait photography advice
89
you can focus manually
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography features
Sony W530 Street photography features
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony W530
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
73
weather proof
supports focus via touch
great megapixels (61MP)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony W530
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
38
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony W530
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 61MP 14MP
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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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 Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $2,499 $269