Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma fp L

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX130 IS versus Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 11 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS scores against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS and the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and fp L is 85 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and fp L.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer you extra detail having its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.