Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma fp

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX10 IS was released 11 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX10 IS scores against the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS and the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and fp is 65 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and fp.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.