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Sigma fp vs Sony W370

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma fp vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Later Model is Sigma fp L
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sigma fp vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sigma fp and Sony W370, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W370 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The fp was manufactured 9 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the fp matches up vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony W370

 fp W370 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2010Fresher by 116 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sigma fp

 W370 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony W370

 fp W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma fp and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the fp compared to the W370.

Sigma fp vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and W370 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and W370.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp will result in extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern fp should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony W370
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
78
environment proofing
includes touch focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
37
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp
Vlogging with Sony W370
37
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Sigma fp vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony W370
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-11 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422 grams (0.93 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,050 $230