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Sigma fp vs Sony W530

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma fp vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sigma fp vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sigma fp vs Sony W530, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W530 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W530 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The fp was manufactured 8 years after the W530 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the fp matches up vs the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony W530

 fp W530 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2011More modern by 104 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sigma fp

 W530 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony W530

 fp W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sigma fp vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the fp against the W530.

Sigma fp vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and W530 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and W530.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger fp should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sony W530
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography features
Sony W530 Travel photography features
78
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
fantastic MP (25MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography features
Sony W530 Landscape photography features
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging details
Sony W530 Vlogging details
37
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Sigma fp vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony W530
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-07-11 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 25 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422g (0.93 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $2,050 $269