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Sigma fp vs Sony WX80

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sigma fp vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma fp and Sony WX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp was released 6 years after the WX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the fp matches up vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony WX80

 fp WX80 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2013Newer by 80 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sigma fp

 WX80 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony WX80

 fp WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the fp versus the WX80.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp and WX80 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and WX80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp will provide more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger fp will have an edge in sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
78
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average (124g)
offers touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
37
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony WX80
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-11 2013-01-08
Body design 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
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 422g (0.93 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 images
Battery format - 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
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
Retail cost $2,050 $276