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Sigma fp vs Sony WX30

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sigma fp vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX30 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Sigma fp versus Sony WX30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp was announced 8 years after the WX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the fp scores versus the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony WX30

 fp WX30 
IntroducedJuly 2019July 2011More modern by 97 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sigma fp

 WX30 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony WX30

 fp WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma fp comes with outside 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) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the fp vs the WX30.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the fp and WX30 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and WX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will give greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger fp will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
MP count great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sony WX30
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp
Travel photography with Sony WX30
78
environment sealing
features focus by touch
MP count great (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count great (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony WX30
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-11 2011-07-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 support
Minimum boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422 grams (0.93 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 1 1
Retail price $2,050 $259