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Sigma fp vs Sony WX10

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sigma fp vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Sigma fp versus Sony WX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp was brought out 8 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the fp matches up against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony WX10

 fp WX10 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2011More modern by 104 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.8"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sigma fp

 WX10 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony WX10

 fp WX10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the fp vs the WX10.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the fp and WX10 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and WX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp will offer you greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher fp is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
78
weather proof
features touch focus
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
37
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony WX10
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-11 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,050 $200