Sigma fp vs Sony S950

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are available at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.