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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was introduced 10 years after the WX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the fp L scores versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony WX5

 fp L WX5 
AnnouncedMarch 2021July 2010Newer by 131 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2100k461kClearer screen (+1639k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sigma fp L

 WX5 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony WX5

 fp L WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma fp L comes with physical 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 WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the fp L and the WX5.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and WX5 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and WX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp L with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail using its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer fp L provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
89
manual focus
MP count excellent (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
73
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony WX5 Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
38
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony WX5
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2021-03-25 2010-07-08
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6328 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.8"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 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 5.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $2,499 $250