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Sigma fp L vs Sony W570

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sigma fp L vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma fp L and Sony W570, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W570 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was introduced 10 years after the W570 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the fp L grades versus the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony W570

 fp L W570 
ReleasedMarch 2021January 2011More modern by 125 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sigma fp L

 W570 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony W570

 fp L W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Sigma fp L features outer measurements 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 W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the fp L compared to the W570.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and W570 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and W570.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp L having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will resolve more detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher fp L provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
89
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography details
Sony W570 Street photography details
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (240 per charge)
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
73
weather proof
supports touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony W570 Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (240 per charge)
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
38
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony W570
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display 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
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $2,499 $159