Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma fp

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX20 IS was introduced 10 years before the fp and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX20 IS grades against the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the fp.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and fp is 65 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and fp.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will give you extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.