Canon SX170 IS vs Sigma fp L

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX170 IS vs Sigma fp L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 8 years before the fp L which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX170 IS scores versus the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS provides physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and fp L is 88 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and fp L.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will deliver more detail having an extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX170 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.