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Sigma fp L vs Sony W610

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sigma fp L vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W610 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Sigma fp L versus Sony W610, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W610 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W610 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was revealed 9 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the fp L matches up versus the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony W610

 fp L W610 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2012Fresher by 113 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sigma fp L

 W610 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony W610

 fp L W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L features outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the fp L vs the W610.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and W610 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and W610.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp L with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer fp L provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
89
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony W610
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
73
weather proofing
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony W610
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is great (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
38
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony W610
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2021-03-25 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6328 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
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