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Sigma fp vs Sony S950

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma fp vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Sigma fp vs Sony S950 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sigma fp versus Sony S950, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and S950 (10MP) and the fp (Full frame) and S950 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The fp was released 10 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the fp matches up against the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony S950

 fp S950 
LaunchedJuly 2019February 2009More modern by 127 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sigma fp

 S950 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony S950

 fp S950 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sigma fp versus Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the fp versus the S950.

Sigma fp vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and S950 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and S950.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer fp will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
78
weather proof
supports touch focus
MP count amazing (25MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography information
Sony S950 Landscape photography information
83
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Sigma fp vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony S950
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-11 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422g (0.93 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,050 $130