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Sigma fp L vs Sony W650

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sigma fp L vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp L vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sigma fp L versus Sony W650, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and W650 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was introduced 9 years after the W650 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the fp L matches up vs the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony W650

 fp L W650 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2012More modern by 113 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sigma fp L

 W650 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony W650

 fp L W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L features 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) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma fp L versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L compared to the W650.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and W650 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and W650.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp L having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma fp L will render more detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher fp L provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
89
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony W650
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery life (240 CIPA)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
73
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low battery life (240 CIPA)
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
38
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony W650
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2021-03-25 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9520 x 6328 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $2,499 $140