Sigma fp vs Sony WX50
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2019
- Replacement is Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Sigma fp vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Sigma fp versus Sony WX50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

The fp was launched 7 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a serious gap 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 WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the fp grades versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony WX50
fp | WX50 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 91 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+1639k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sigma fp
WX50 | fp |
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Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony WX50
fp | WX50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Sigma fp vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp has external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Sigma fp versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the fp and the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and WX50 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and WX50.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger fp is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma fp | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-07-11 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 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 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, 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 | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | No | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 422 grams (0.93 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
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 | - | 240 photos |
Form of battery | - | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $2,050 | $250 |