Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma fp

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX150 IS was introduced 8 years prior to the fp and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Sigma fp. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS and Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the fp.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and fp is 86 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and fp.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will give you extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.