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Sigma fp L vs Sony W810

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sigma fp L vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W810 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Sigma fp L vs Sony W810, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W810 (20MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was brought out 7 years after the W810 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the fp L grades against the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony W810

 fp L W810 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2014More modern by 88 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sigma fp L

 W810 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony W810

 fp L W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L has got physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the fp L compared to the W810.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and W810 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and W810.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp L featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail having its extra 41MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern fp L is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony W810
89
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony W810
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (240 shots)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
73
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
bad battery (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony W810
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (240 per charge)
41
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
38
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony W810
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2021-03-25 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,499 $100