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Sigma fp vs Sony W620

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma fp vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced July 2019
  • Later Model is Sigma fp L
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sigma fp vs Sony W620 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma fp versus Sony W620, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W620 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was revealed 7 years after the W620 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the fp grades versus the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony W620

 fp W620 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2012More modern by 92 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sigma fp

 W620 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony W620

 fp W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. 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 W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sigma fp versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the fp compared to the W620.

Sigma fp vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and W620 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and W620.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will resolve extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer fp will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp
Travel photography with Sony W620
78
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony W620
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-11 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 422 grams (0.93 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $2,050 $102