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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Sigma fp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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and WX150 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp L was launched 9 years after the WX150 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the fp L matches up vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony WX150

 fp L WX150 
LaunchedMarch 2021February 2012Newer by 111 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k461kCrisper screen (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sigma fp L

 WX150 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony WX150

 fp L WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L enjoys physical measurements 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp L and WX150 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and WX150.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp L due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will show extra detail utilizing its extra 43MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher fp L will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
89
manual focus
high resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
38
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
73
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
high resolution (61 megapixels)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
Sony WX150 Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
high resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery (240 per charge)
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
38
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony WX150
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 61 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9520 x 6328 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $2,499 $300