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Sigma fp vs Sony WX70

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma fp vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sigma fp vs Sony WX70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The fp was unveiled 7 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the fp scores versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony WX70

 fp WX70 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2012Fresher by 91 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sigma fp

 WX70 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony WX70

 fp WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma fp comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the fp against the WX70.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and WX70 is 84 and 97 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and WX70.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The fp with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will give more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern fp will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
78
environment proofing
features touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp
Vlogging with Sony WX70
37
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony WX70
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-11 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 422 grams (0.93 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 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 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 life - 240 images
Type 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 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,050 $242