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Sigma fp vs Sony W350

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma fp vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sigma fp vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Sigma fp and Sony W350, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W350 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was introduced 9 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly serious difference 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 W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the fp grades vs the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony W350

 fp W350 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2010Fresher by 116 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sigma fp

 W350 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony W350

 fp W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the fp versus the W350.

Sigma fp vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and W350 is 84 and 97 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and W350.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp will show extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent fp provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
78
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony W350
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Sigma fp vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony W350
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-07-11 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422g (0.93 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,050 $200