Canon SX20 IS vs Sigma fp L

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS and Sigma fp L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 11 years prior to the fp L which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX20 IS grades against the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Canon SX20 IS and Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS versus the fp L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and fp L is 65 and 83 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and fp L.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX20 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will resolve greater detail having an extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.