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Sigma fp vs Sony W380

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma fp vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sigma fp vs Sony W380 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sigma fp and Sony W380, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W380 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W380 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was announced 9 years after the W380 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the fp grades against the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony W380

 fp W380 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2010Newer by 116 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sigma fp

 W380 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony W380

 fp W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp has outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the fp versus the W380.

Sigma fp vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and W380 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and W380.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will deliver more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger fp should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography information
Sony W380 Sports photography information
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
78
weather sealing
features focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony W380
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-07-11 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 422g (0.93 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,050 $44