Sigma fp L vs Sony A65
83 Imaging
82 Features
80 Overall
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64 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Sigma fp L vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced March 2021
- Superseded the Sigma fp
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Released November 2011
- Newer Model is Sony A68

Sigma fp L vs Sony A65 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma fp L vs Sony A65, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A65 (24MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and A65 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

The fp L was launched 9 years later than the A65 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the fp L scores versus the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A65 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma fp L and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony A65
fp L | A65 | |||
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Released | March 2021 | ![]() | November 2011 | Fresher by 114 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1179k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sigma fp L
A65 | fp L | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony A65
fp L | A65 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Sigma fp L vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L offers external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Examine the Sigma fp L vs Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the fp L compared to the A65.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A65 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and A65.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The fp L because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher fp L is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp L vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma fp L vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sigma fp L | Sony SLT-A65 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma fp L | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2021-03-25 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 61 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 9520 x 6328 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 40 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 lb) | 622 grams (1.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 560 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-51 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $2,499 | $700 |