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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was brought out 9 years after the WX70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the fp L scores against the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony WX70

 fp L WX70 
AnnouncedMarch 2021January 2012More modern by 112 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kSharper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sigma fp L

 WX70 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony WX70

 fp L WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L has external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the fp L versus the WX70.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and WX70 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and WX70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp L because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer more detail having its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher fp L is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
89
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony WX70
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Sony WX70
73
weather proofing
features touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 shots)
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony WX70
38
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony WX70
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2021-03-25 2012-01-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" 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 pictures 240 pictures
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,499 $242