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Sigma fp L vs Sony S950

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma fp L vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Sigma fp L vs Sony S950 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma fp L and Sony S950, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and S950 (10MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and S950 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was introduced 12 years later than the S950 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the fp L scores vs the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony S950

 fp L S950 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2009Fresher by 148 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sigma fp L

 S950 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony S950

 fp L S950 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the fp L compared to the S950.

Sigma fp L vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and S950 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp L and S950.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp L using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail using its extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern fp L is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
89
manual focus
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
Sony S950 Sports photography factors
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery (240 shots)
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
73
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
excellent megapixels (61MP)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
Sony S950 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery (240 shots)
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
38
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Sigma fp L vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony S950
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9520 x 6328 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $2,499 $130