Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma fp L

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was introduced 13 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX1 IS scores against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS and Sigma fp L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the fp L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and fp L is 64 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and fp L.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will provide greater detail using its extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.