Sigma fp L vs Sony A65

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.