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Sigma fp vs Sony W710

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sigma fp vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sigma fp vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma fp versus Sony W710, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and W710 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and W710 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The fp was unveiled 6 years after the W710 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the fp grades vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony W710

 fp W710 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2013More modern by 80 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sigma fp

 W710 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony W710

 fp W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp enjoys 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) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the fp and the W710.

Sigma fp vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and W710 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp and W710.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will render extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer fp provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
high MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony W710
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
78
environment sealing
comes with focus by touch
high MP (25MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (114g)
supports touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony W710
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
37
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony W710
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-07-11 2013-01-08
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422g (0.93 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,050 $90