Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma fp

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX210 IS was brought out 10 years before the fp which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX210 IS scores vs the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Canon SX210 IS and Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS and the fp.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and fp.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.