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Sigma fp vs Sony W570

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sigma fp vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sigma fp vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sigma fp versus Sony W570, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W570 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The fp was released 8 years later than the W570 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the fp grades vs the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony W570

 fp W570 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2011Fresher by 104 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sigma fp

 W570 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony W570

 fp W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma fp has got outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the fp versus the W570.

Sigma fp vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the fp and W570 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and W570.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma fp will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger fp should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
78
environment proofing
supports touch focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
37
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony W570
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-07-11 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
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 422g (0.93 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $2,050 $159