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Sigma fp vs Sony W310

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma fp vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sigma fp vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sigma fp vs Sony W310, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W310 (12MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W310 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The fp was revealed 9 years after the W310 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the fp matches up versus the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony W310

 fp W310 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2010More modern by 116 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sigma fp

 W310 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony W310

 fp W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp offers physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the fp vs the W310.

Sigma fp vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and W310 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and W310.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will produce extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger fp provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp
Portrait photography with Sony W310
85
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
78
weather proof
includes touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
37
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony W310
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-07-11 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422 gr (0.93 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $2,050 $150