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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was announced 11 years after the WX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the fp L grades versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony WX1

 fp L WX1 
LaunchedMarch 2021August 2009Newer by 142 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sigma fp L

 WX1 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony WX1

 fp L WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma fp L has outer dimensions 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the fp L vs the WX1.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and WX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and WX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp L having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail with its extra 51MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher fp L should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony WX1
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Sony WX1
73
environment sealing
supports touch focus
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
38
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony WX1
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9520 x 6328 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
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 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $2,499 $149