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Sigma fp vs Sony WX1

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sigma fp vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released July 2019
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sigma fp vs Sony WX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was unveiled 10 years after the WX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the fp scores versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony WX1

 fp WX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2019August 2009Newer by 121 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sigma fp

 WX1 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony WX1

 fp WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp features outer measurements 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the fp and the WX1.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and WX1 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and WX1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma fp will show more detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer fp is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
78
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp
Vlogging with Sony WX1
37
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony WX1
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-07-11 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422 grams (0.93 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $2,050 $149